Oct 26, 2011

Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

2/12 lbs of zucchini Trimmed and cut into 1/ inch pieces
1 1/2  Pounds plum tomatoes cut into 3/4 inch chunks
3 cloves of garlic
6 tblsp olive oil
1 lb of linguine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan Cheese (The real stuff, not that fake stuff)

Heat oven to 450, on rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini tomatoes and garlic with 5 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper.  Spread into single layer, roast until zucchini is lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.

In a large pot of boiling water cook pasta until al dente, about 12 minutes, drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.  Return pasta to pot. toss with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Pour reserved pasta water onto baking sheet of cooked vegetables scrape with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits,  Stir vegetables and juices into pasta.  Add parsley and Parmesan , Toss to combine serve with more Parmesan.

This is hands down, one of my favorite dishes, it is very healthy and so yummy at the same time!  Enjoy

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