Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow squash
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 large red onion thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 12 ounces whole wheat pasta

Directions:

1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, minus added salt.
3. Preheat oven to 450˚F.
4. Wash all vegetables and garlic before chopping.
5. In a medium bowl, toss squash, zucchini, bell pepper and onion with half of oil (2 tablespoons) in a large roasting pan or a large baking sheet with sides.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Place the vegetables in a preheated oven. Stir the vegetables every 5 minutes, until tender and browned for about 10 to 20 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, combine basil, garlic and remaining oil (2 tablespoons) in a large bowl.
9. Combine pasta, vegetables and dressing in a large bowl; serve warm.