Penne With Roasted Vegetable Sauce and Pine Nuts – Vegan

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Penne With Roasted Vegetable Sauce and Pine Nuts - A delicious and simple vegan pasta dish

Penne With Roasted Vegetable Sauce and Pine Nuts – Vegan

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

419

Sugar

Fat

15g

Penne with roasted vegetable sauce and pine nuts is a simple yet flavorful vegan pasta dish that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. The roasted vegetables add depth and richness to the sauce while the pine nuts add a nutty crunch. This dish is perfect for anyone following a plant-based or vegan diet, but it's also a great option for anyone who loves simple yet delicious pasta dishes. The roasted vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals making this a healthy and filling pasta dish.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a large bowl, toss chopped eggplant, red pepper, grape tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper to combine. Spread vegetables out on a baking sheet and roast in oven for 25 minutes.
3.	While vegetables are roasting, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add penne pasta to boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
4.	Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain the remaining water, and transfer the cooked penne to a large bowl.
5.	Add the roasted vegetables and pine nuts to the cooked pasta and mix until combined. If the pasta seems too dry, add the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce.
6.	Serve immediately and enjoy!

PROS

This vegan penne pasta dish is loaded with healthy roasted vegetables and pine nuts that add a delicious crunch.
It is a simple and easy dish to make, perfect for busy weeknights.

It’s also a great option for those who are following a vegan or plant-based diet.

CONS

Not suitable for those with nut allergies.

This dish contains carbs, which can cause blood sugar spikes if not consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is full of healthy vegetables that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Eggplant is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and copper. Red peppers are a great source of vitamin C, and grape tomatoes are high in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Pine nuts provide healthy fats and protein, while also containing vitamin E and zinc.

	1 large eggplant , chopped small
	1 large sweet red pepper , chopped small
	10 1/2 ounces grape tomatoes , left whole
	olive oil , to coat
	salt and pepper , to taste
	1 lb penne pasta
	1/3 cup pine nuts