BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Pasta is one of my hubby's favorite dishes to have when we need a change from Indian food.I have tried many pasta dishes at home but one pasta dish we truly love is baked penne with roasted vegetables.I saw this dish made in the cooking show "Everyday Italian" and instantly fell in love with it.I love vegetables and here we get to eat 4 or more vegetables from one dish and i couldnt wait to make it.Roasting usually causes caramelization of the surface of the food, which is considered a flavour enhancement.So roasted vegetables just makes the dish taste better.Some vegetables, such as potatoes, zucchini, pumpkin, turnips, parsnips, cauliflower, squash, and peppers lend themselves to roasting very well.This is one of the best ways for making kids eat vegetables.I guarantee you they will never say no again to these vegetables. This is my entry to ITALY Food Lovers Event-fav spring pasta

INGREDIENTS

Penne - 2 cups

pasta sauce-any store bought(i used simple marinara sauce)

parmasan cheese-to sprinkle on top

Fresh mozarella-cubed or shredded

VEGETABLES USED

onions-2 medium size,sliced lengthwise

zuchini-1 ,cut to same length as onion

asparagus- 4-5,chop off th tough end portion and cut the rest to same length as the rest

green and red pepper-1 each,cut lengthwise

other vegetables choices-yellow squash,eggplant,brocoli,cauliflower,carrot,cherry tomatoes

METHOD

Preheat oven to 450 deg F.Arrange vegetables on a baking sheet.I know its lot of vegetables but ones its roasted it shrinks and anyway it just makes the dish taste better.Drizle with some olive oil,salt,pepper and some italian seasonings and bake for 30 mins or until they are carmelised as shown in the photo above.

Follow box instructions and cook the pasta.Drain the water and transfer it to a large bowl.Add the roasted vegetables,pasta sauce and mozarella.Mix everything together and transfer it to a baking dish.

Preheat oven to 375 deg F.Top the dish with shredded mozarella.Bake for 15-20 mins .Sprinkle with some parmasan cheese.Let it cool a little before serving.