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One bowl of pasta with roasted squash and cauliflower.

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8
Calories 300

Ingredients 

  • 1 Onion Medium
  • 1 Summer Squash Or ½ medium winter squash
  • 1 handful Mushrooms
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • ¼ cup Canola Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1 package Pasta 16 ounces, whole wheat
  • 1½ cups Parmesan Cheese Optional; grated
  • ¼ cup Basil Optional; fresh, torn

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Colander
  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Pot

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse and peel onion. Rinse squash, mushrooms, and cauliflower. Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces, all equal size.
  • In a medium bowl, add oil, salt, pepper, and cut veggies. Stir until veggies are well coated.
  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Spread veggies on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until veggies are browned at the edges, about 30-35 minutes.
  • During last 10 minutes of baking time, cook pasta following package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta.
  • In a large skillet, add veggies and drained pasta. Heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently. Add some of the reserved pasta water to moisten and make a sauce.
  • Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. If using grated cheese and fresh herbs, add now. Serve hot.

Notes

  • To cut costs, use whatever veggies are in season or on sale. Try different combinations like halved plum tomatoes and broccoli, or red onion and chunks of butternut squash. Or, use thawed frozen veggies. Be sure to pat dry before using.
  • Try serving this dish with marinara sauce.
  • Use any whole wheat pasta you like, such as penne, rigatoni, shells, or bow tie.
  • For more heat, add ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper to the veggies in step 3.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
300
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
99
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
427
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Onion, Onions, Pasta, Roasted, Roasted Vegetables, Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Wheat Pasta