Introduction:

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy light, fresh pasta dishes loaded with an array of vibrant, colorful vegetables. This recipe for Penne with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Ricotta Salata is a delicious example of a pasta dish that is both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

– 12 oz penne pasta

– 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

– 1 medium zucchini, sliced

– 1 medium yellow squash, sliced

– 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

– 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 3 tbsp olive oil

– Salt and pepper, to taste

– 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

– 4 oz ricotta salata (fresh Italian cheese), crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, asparagus, and garlic with the olive oil. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Cook in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned. Keep an eye on them as they cook and stir occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.

3. While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente – tender but still firm to the bite.

4. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the roasted vegetables along with any juices from the baking sheet to the pot and toss everything together gently.

5. To serve this delightful summer pasta dish, divide it equally among serving plates. Garnish with fresh basil and crumble the ricotta salata cheese on top. Enjoy your Penne with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Ricotta Salata while it’s still warm!

Conclusion:

This Penne with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Ricotta Salata recipe is a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to suit your preferences or whatever seasonal produce you have on hand. You can also experiment by adding other herbs or spices to give this dish your own unique twist. Savor the flavors of summer in every bite of this nutritious, delectable pasta dish!