Penne with Roasted Zucchini and Parmesan
This delicious penne pasta dish features roasted zucchini with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese!
10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
1 pound penne pasta
3 medium zucchini, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
Step 3
Meanwhile, spread chopped zucchini on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and browned.
Step 4
Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
Step 5
Toss the pasta with the roasted zucchini and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to create a thin sauce.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.