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Summer roasted vege pasta

This low-calorie roasted vegetable pasta recipe for two is full of flavour and perfect for an easy summer meal - ready in 25 minutes.

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 2 people
Ratings: 4.3
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 red capsicum, sliced in chunks
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 courgettes, thinly sliced
  • 10 spears asparagus, halved
  • spray oil
  • 1 cup pasta shapes, eg, penne, shells
  • ¼ cup peas, thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup ricotta
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup roughly torn fresh basil, to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan, to garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, to garnish (optional)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. On a baking dish lined with baking paper, arrange capsicum, tomatoes, courgettes and asparagus. Spray lightly with oil and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are soft and browning.

    2 Meanwhile, cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

    3 Remove veges from oven. Add to pasta pot and combine. Stir in peas, ricotta, lemon zest and reserved pasta water to make a sauce. Serve pasta garnished with basil leaves, parmesan and chilli flakes, if desired.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta.

    Make it vegan: Use silky tofu, instead of ricotta, and vegan parmesan.

    HFG tip

    NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

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