Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta Recipe
A flavorful and healthy vegetarian Garlic Roasted Vegetable Pasta featuring whole wheat spaghetti tossed with an array of roasted vegetables, garlic, parmesan, and fresh parsley. This quick and easy recipe serves as a satisfying main or a hearty side dish, perfect for family meals or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
Roasted Vegetables and Garlic
- 8 cups cubed vegetables (such as eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, sweet potato, onion)
- 12 cloves garlic, whole, skin-on
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the vegetables and garlic: Place the cubed vegetables and whole garlic cloves on the baking sheet. Drizzle with half of the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss everything together so the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Roast the vegetables: Roast in the preheated oven until tender and caramelized, about 18-20 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: While the vegetables are roasting, cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining the pasta. Return drained pasta to the warm pot.
- Toss pasta with vegetables: Add the roasted vegetables and garlic to the pot with the pasta. Pour in the remaining olive oil, reserved cooking liquid, grated parmesan, minced parsley, and chili flakes if using.
- Season and serve: Toss everything together to combine well and create a silky sauce with the reserved cooking water. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta cooking water to create a smooth, cohesive sauce.
- This dish can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled based on preference.
- You can customize the vegetables based on seasonality and preference.
- Chili flakes add a nice touch of heat but are optional.
