Penne with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Veggies

Yields 4-6

Penne with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Veggies

15 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces Penne pasta (or your favorite pasta shape)
• 3 red bell peppers, halved
• 2 bell peppers, any color, medium chopped
• 6 large tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 large zucchini, medium chopped
• 1 large yellow squash, medium chopped
• 1 medium red onion, small sliced
• 1 bunch fresh Italian basil, leaves only, small chopped
• 16 ounces Portobello mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons Tuscan or Italian Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Place the 3 red bell peppers and the tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl. Toss with the avocado oil, 1 tablespoon Tuscan or Italian Seasoning, and ½ teaspoon salt. Place the seasoned and oiled vegetables on a baking sheet. Roast the vegetables at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
2. Place the remaining vegetables in a medium mixing bowl. Toss with the avocado oil, 1 tablespoon Tuscan or Italian Seasoning, and ½ teaspoon salt. Place the seasoned and oiled vegetables onto a baking sheet (a separate baking sheet from the other vegetables). Roast the vegetables at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
3. Note: Depending on the size of your oven, you may be able to roast both veggie pans at the same time.
4. Cook the pasta according to package directions (for firmer pasta, cook the pasta one minute less than the package directs, since the pasta will cook in the sauce for a few minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain the pasta, rinse, and set aside.
5. Place the roasted red bell peppers and tomatoes into a food processor. Process for 1 minute, or until well blended. Pour into a large sauce pan or stew pot. Add the half and half and the vegetable broth. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of seasoning. Simmer approximately 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
6. Add the remaining vegetables to the sauce. Add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Adjust seasonings accordingly.
7. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.