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No-Cream Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS

1(12 ounce) package penne pasta
1yellow squash, chopped
1zucchini, chopped
1carrot, julienned
1/2red bell pepper, julienned
1/2pint grape tomatoes
1cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4cup olive oil, divided
1/4teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2tablespoon lemon juice
1tablespoon Italian seasoning
1tablespoon butter
1/4large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2teaspoons lemon zest
1/3cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3cup chopped fresh parsley
3tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2cup grated Romano cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3.In a bowl, toss squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the baking sheet, and roast 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender.
4.Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese to serve.