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Tomato, Onion and Green Pepper Pasta 5
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Balsamic Roasted Tomato, Onion and Green Pepper Pasta

A flavourful vegetarian recipe consisting of balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, red onions and green pepper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Supper
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Balsamic Roasted, meat-free, pasta, penne, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Pasta Your choice of pasta (We used Penne)
  • 2 Celery Stalks Chopped
  • 1 Green Pepper Sliced
  • 1 Red Onion Cut in half if large
  • 1 punnet Cherry Tomatoes Cut in half
  • 90 ml Balsamic Vinegar
  • 60 ml Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Handful of Basil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°
  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, onions, green peppers and celery. Add to medium-sized roasting pan.
  • Drizzle the vegetables with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss it around to ensure the vegetables are coated evenly.
  • Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and place onto the pan.
  • Roast the vegetables and garlic in the oven for around 20 minutes, long enough for the balsamic vinegar to reduce and caramelize the onions.
  • Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Follow the package instructions. I found that 4 cups of water was enough for 3 cups of pasta, but you may need to add more water if need be. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, but keep at least ¾ of a cup of pasta water to the side.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, take it out. Carefully unwrap the garlic parcels, be warned, they will be very hot. Mash them with a fork on the sheet pan, until they are soft and broken up.
  • Add the basil to the sheet pan and toss to combined with the garlic and vegetables.
  • Add the vegetables to the pasta, together with the ¾ cup of pasta water and stir with a wooden spoon until all the pasta is well covered with the balsamic mix.
  • Serve warm, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. (Optional)