Pasta Primavera--Lauri Leslie

Suggested roasted vegetables:

Peppers
Onions
Carrots, julienned
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Mushrooms
Artichoke hearts, marinated or not
Tomatoes

Steamed vegetables:

Broccoli
Asparagus


Chop vegetables into pieces large enough to recognize, but small enough to fit into your mouth. The selection of vegetables and the quantity can vary (like a tossed salad).

Put the roasting vegetables in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, lots of chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs ( oregano, basil, thyme). Spread on cookie sheet(s) and roast at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so.

Choose your favorite pasta and cook according to package directions.

Steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes, and the asparagus just until the water boils. They should still have a bit of crunch.

Stir together cooked pasta, all the cooked vegetables, a bit of balsamic vinegar, and capers to taste. Serve with shredded parmesan cheese. Hint: the better your ingredients, the better the dish.