Roasted Vegetable Penne

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Roasted Vegetable Penne

 

 

The rich assortment of color and texture in this

beautiful dish brings pleasure to both the eye and

palate. Reds, soft yellows, deep oranges and dark

greens all dance on a bed of creamy white pasta. This

dish demands to be served at your table intact, in a

large pasta bowl, for the admiring eyes of your family

and friends.

 

 

1 large red onion, sliced into chunks

1 large red pepper, seeded, sliced in thin strips

2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced

2 cups broccoli florets

1 yellow squash, sliced into half moons

1/2 butternut squash, peeled and cubed

2-3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

1-2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar - I use 3!

sea salt, to taste

freshly ground pepper

10 garlic cloves, peeled only, (sliced in half if the

cloves are large)

1 tsp. dried marjoram, or Italian herbs

1/4 tsp. fennel seed

1 lb. Italian penne pasta or Tinkyada brown rice pasta

 

1/2 cup shredded Romano or Parmesan, (or soy cheese if

desired)

 

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

 

Combine all of the vegetables in a large oiled

roasting pan, and drizzle

with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper,

garlic and herbs.

Toss together to coat evenly. Bake in a 400 degree

oven, stirring

occasionally so that the vegetables don't stick to the

pan.

Roast for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are

just tender.

 

Meanwhile, after the veggies have roasted for about 15

minutes,

bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil

and cook the penne

until al dente. Warm up a large pasta serving bowl.

When the pasta

is ready, drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil.

Place the hot penne

in the warmed pasta bowl, and toss with the shredded

Parmesan cheese.

Layer the roasted vegetables across the pasta, in a

generous display.

 

Serve at the table with more freshly grated Parmesan

cheese for garnish.

A salad of mixed greens dressed in a Balsamic

Vinaigrette and a loaf

of warm crusty bread complete the feast.

Serves 6.

 

 

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