Pasta Primavera with Roasted Veggies Recipe

You’re craving pasta but also want some veggies and protein? Well, you’ve made it to the right recipe. This easy Vegan This easy Pasta Primavera with Roasted Veggies Recipe has all the comforting goodness you love about pasta, plus plenty of versatile veggies and protein-packed chickpeas! 

It’s simple, savory, optionally gluten-free, and a delicious way to use up any veggies you have lingering around (who, us?).

With just 10 ingredients required, we can’t wait for you to give it a try. Let’s make pasta!

Ingredients

• 1 cup red onion, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or other small tomatoes)

• 6 cups fresh veggies of choice, cut into bite-sized pieces (such as asparagus, eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, or snap peas)

• 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained 

• 3 Tbsp avocado or olive oil (DIVIDED)

• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper (DIVIDED)

• 12 oz. dry pasta of choice (gluten-free as needed // I like Jovial Farfalle or Penne)

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (or store-bought)

FOR SERVING optional

• Parmesan Cheese

• Fresh basil

• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the onion, tomatoes, fresh veggies (cut into bite-sized pieces), and chickpeas between the baking sheets. Add 1 Tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to each baking sheet. Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables. Roast in the oven for 18-23 minutes, or until everything is slightly browned and the tomato peels are just breaking.

2. While the veggies roast, bring 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ~1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water before draining the pasta.

3. Use your now-empty pot to finish the pasta. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil along with the garlic and lemon zest. Sauté on low until lightly sizzling and fragrant. Turn off the heat and add the drained pasta back into the pot along with the vegan parmesan cheese and ~1/2 cup (120 ml) of the pasta water. Mix well until the pasta is glossy and well coated, adding more pasta water as needed until you reach your desired saucy consistency.

4. Add the roasted veggies to the pasta and stir. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more vegan parmesan for cheesiness/saltiness, more pasta water for sauciness, or more pepper for kick! Serve immediately as is, or garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and/or red pepper flakes (all optional).

5. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot, adding a splash of water if it appears dry. Not freezer friendly.