A flavorful and vibrant pasta bowl featuring roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and a delicious tomato-basil sauce.
Ingredients
Vegetables
1pieceZucchini(halved and sliced)
1piecePaprikaschote(cut into pieces)
1cloveKnoblauchzehe(chopped)
1ELRapsöl
Pfeffer, SalzSeasonings(to taste)
150gKirschtomaten(halved)
1Bd.Basilikum(leaves separated)
25ggetrocknete Tomate(roughly chopped)
2ELPinienkerne(toasted)
200gPenne(cooked)
1ELOlivenöl
2ELBalsamico-Creme
2ELgeriebener Parmesan oder vegetarische Alternative
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss zucchini, paprika, and garlic with oil, season, and roast for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, halve cherry tomatoes, prepare basil, and toast pinienkerne. Blend half of basil with tomatoes, dried tomatoes, oil, and balsamic to make sauce.
Cook penne according to package. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
Combine pasta with sauce, top with roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, remaining basil, pinienkerne, and cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor and toast pinienkerne for added aroma.