Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies Recipe

This light and flavorful vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal! Roasted eggplant, zucchini, squash, peppers, and onions combine with penne pasta in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Low in fat and calories, this recipe is also great for Lent and makes delicious cold leftovers. Get ready to savor the vibrant flavors and satisfying textures!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 395.2 kcal
Protein 18g
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How to Make Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Lightly coat two shallow baking pans with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 medium eggplant (diced), 1 medium zucchini (diced), 1 medium yellow squash (diced), 1 bell pepper (diced), 1/2 medium red onion (diced), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Lightly coat the vegetables with cooking spray and toss to evenly distribute.
  5. Divide the vegetables evenly between the two prepared baking pans.
  6. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
  7. While the vegetables roast, cook 1 pound of penne pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid before draining.
  8. In a large bowl, gently toss the roasted vegetables, cooked pasta, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, the remaining salt and pepper (or to taste), and enough reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

1g

Carbs

29g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies?

Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies?

Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies has approximately 395.2 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies?

The key ingredients for Penne Pasta With Roasted Veggies are Eggplant, Butternut Squash, Zucchini, Red Peppers, Onion, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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