Easy Roasted Vegetable Pasta Recipe

5 from 14 votes

Tender, oven-caramelized veggies with pasta, tossed in garlic-infused olive oil and topped with Parmesan, for a simple, flavorful meal.

Detailed, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions can be seen below the recipe

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Roasted Vegetable Pasta, Roasted Vegetable Pasta Recipe, Roasted Vegetables and Pasta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 612

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mushrooms, zucchini, and red onions. Add the whole garlic cloves.
Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until the veggies are evenly coated.
Transfer the veggies to a roasting pan and spread them out. Place the pan in the oven and roast for about 30 minutes, until the veggies are tender and starting to caramelize.
When the vegetables are done, carefully squeeze the garlic out of its skin, mash it with a fork, and stir it into the vegetables.
While the vegetables are roasting, boil a large pot of water and add a good pinch of salt to the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente. Remember to reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the roasted vegetables and a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Toss with the fresh basil or parsley. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta and stir until everything is well combined and the cheese has melted, adding more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Roasted Vegetable Pasta.

Prep Veggies First: Before you start cooking, prepare all your vegetables. This means washing, drying, and cutting them. This ensures a smooth cooking process without any unnecessary pauses.

Consistent Cut Sizes: Try to cut your vegetables into similar sizes. This promotes even cooking, so all your veggies will be perfectly tender at the same time.

Roast to Perfection: Keep an eye on your veggies while they're roasting. You're aiming for a golden-brown color – a sign they're caramelized and packed with flavor.

Salt Your Pasta Water: Don't forget to salt the pasta water. It's the only chance to season the pasta itself, and it makes a big difference in the overall taste of your dish.