ROASTED ZUCCHINI & TOMATO PASTA

Contributed by Annette Ashton
This is so good with fresh from the garden tomatoes and zucchini!
  • 2-1/2 pounds zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pound long fusilli or linguine
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Heat oven to 450°. 

On a rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic with 5 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer; roast until zucchini is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until done, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Toss with remaining tablespoon oil; cover.

Pour reserved pasta water onto the baking sheet of cooked vegetables; scrape with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits. Stir vegetables and juices into pasta. Add parsley and Parmesan; toss to combine. Serve with more Parmesan. Serves 4 to 6.



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