Description
A delightful dish celebrating fresh vegetables and vibrant flavors, perfect for a healthy pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ pounds cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into ¼-inch chunks
- 1½ cups fresh corn kernels, from 2 ears of corn
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- â…› teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ½ cup loosely packed basil leaves, roughly chopped
- â…“ cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Combine the tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, salt, and sugar on the prepared baking sheet. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables into a single layer and roast for 15–20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to brown.
- Add the zucchini and corn, toss with the roasted vegetables, and spread back into an even layer. Roast for 5 more minutes until tender-crisp.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the roasted vegetables and juices, along with the pasta, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, Pecorino Romano, and basil. Toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve in bowls with extra olive oil and cheese.
Notes
Use seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. Optional protein additions include grilled chicken or shrimp. For a creamy version, stir in some cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg