BALSAMIC ROASTED VEGETABLE PRIMAVERA

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Primavera image

Roasting makes these end-of-summer veggies irresistible. Toss them with balsamic vinegar and pasta for a light yet satisfying dinner. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
1-2/3 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or whole wheat rigatoni
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine carrots, zucchini and tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Whisk together next 6 ingredients; reserve half. Drizzle remaining balsamic mixture over vegetables; toss to coat. Bake until carrots are crisp-tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain. Toss rigatoni with roasted vegetables, pan juices and reserved balsamic mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.