Roasted Summer time Vegetable Pasta ⋆ 100 Days of Actual Meals

Have you ever made baked pasta with roasted greens earlier than? Should you haven’t, you simply have to do that superb recipe impressed by a dish we cherished in France. It’s good for a straightforward summer time meal!

I just lately shared that I used to assume I didn’t like eggplant (can’t even keep in mind why I had that in my head), however I made a decision to present it one other likelihood final 12 months and have slowly began to alter my thoughts. I’ve even caught myself ordering it at a restaurant and craving it in dishes at house—what a flip round! 

This recipe beneath is impressed by considered one of our favourite restaurant meals in France and truly included a pork chop as nicely (pictured above). And it wasn’t at an uppity, costly restaurant in Paris … simply at somewhat roadside café within the small city of Cluny on the uber cheap price of 8 Euros (about 10 bucks).

Greens for Summer time Pasta Bake

Eggplant, zucchini, and Roma tomatoes are all in season throughout the summer time making them good decisions for a seasonal pasta bake. They’re additionally simple to develop in a yard backyard or patio container for a fair more healthy meal!

Eggplant

Eggplant is nice as a result of it’s hearty, nutritious, and absorbs the flavors of no matter it’s cooked with. Should you haven’t tried it or don’t assume you want eggplant, attempt it cooked in a flavorful pasta dish; it completely modifications the expertise.

For this recipe, depart the pores and skin on the eggplant. Should you should substitute, summer time squash is a superb various.

Zucchini

One other mild summer time vegetable, zucchini provides a pure sweetness to dishes, particularly when cooked. Like eggplant, zucchini will tackle the flavour of the dish making it an ideal addition to a pasta bake for choosy eaters.

Roma Tomatoes

Roma tomatoes assist steadiness the refined flavors of zucchini and eggplant on this dish. You too can use different tomato varieties, however they could be extra watery. Romas are much less juicy than different tomatoes, so be sure you drain any tomato substitutes to keep away from a soggy dish.

Different Vegetable Concepts for Baked Pasta

I really like baked pasta with greens as a result of you possibly can simply swap the veggies for something you’ve gotten available. Baked pasta is a good way to make use of up produce you purchased for one more recipe or to utilize in season backyard greens.

Listed here are some nice vegetable choices for pasta:

• Bell peppers
• Onions
• Summer time squash
• Cherry tomatoes
• Mushrooms

What’s the Finest Complete Wheat Pasta to Get pleasure from with Summer time Greens?

You should utilize any entire wheat pasta you’ve gotten available for this baked pasta recipe. We made ours with spaghetti, and the restaurant dish in France that impressed this recipe used rotini. Penne, farfalle, linguine, and fusilli are additionally unbelievable choices.

Substitutions for White Wine on this Recipe

Cooking with wine provides genuine taste to this European-inspired pasta dish, however I perceive it’s not for everybody. Listed here are some issues you need to use as an alternative of white wine on this recipe:

• White wine vinegar is the closest substitution. It’s principally a dry white wine with out the alcohol in it, however it’s undoubtedly extra acidic so use much less. Different white vinegars together with rice wine vinegar can be used.
• Vegetable or rooster inventory can be utilized. In case your inventory (or broth) is bland, add additional seasoning. If it’s salted, style your pasta earlier than including extra salt.
• Apple cider vinegar has an identical taste profile to white wine and nonetheless tastes nice, particularly should you benefit from the style already, however once more, use rather less.
• Equal elements water and lemon juice can even add tanginess and taste with out alcohol.

Can This Roasted Summer time Vegetable Pasta Be Made Forward and Frozen?

Sure! This can be a nice possibility for a freezer meal that you could get pleasure from later. You may both freeze a complete pre-cooked casserole or divide it into parts to get pleasure from later.

To freeze: First observe the recipe to make this roasted vegetable pasta dish, together with baking. As soon as the pasta has cooled utterly it may be frozen. Ensure that to label leftovers and freeze them in hermetic containers (or in a full pan coated with foil).

To thaw leftover baked pasta: Let it thaw within the fridge in a single day then reheat within the microwave or oven or stovetop (with somewhat water added to the pan).