Best 4 Roasted Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

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ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD



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Oven-roasted vegetables mixed with pasta and salad dressing make a tasty meatless entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups water
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the squash and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. , Arrange the squash, eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and onion in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk oil and marjoram until combined. Drizzle over vegetables. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta and roasted vegetables. Stir in the salad dressing, basil, salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CREAMY ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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A highly flavourful, tangy pasta salad that is incredibly simple, yet decidedly elegant. Perfect for a summer lunch or as an elegant side dish.

Provided by Dusty

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped white onion
1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a bowl, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion on a baking sheet. Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the vegetables.
  • Broil the vegetables 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly scorched. Remove from heat, and cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss the vegetables, pasta, and mayonnaise. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ROASTED VEGGIE PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Yep, it's a mouthful to say and a mouthful of flavor!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Rotini Pasta Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 zucchini, cut into cubes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
¾ cup prepared pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread roma tomatoes, zucchini, green bell pepper, and onion onto a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss vegetables to coat evenly with oil; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Let vegetables cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside to cool.
  • Peel and discard skins from roma tomatoes. Combine the roasted vegetables, rotini, and pesto in a large bowl. Serve slightly warm or chill if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book club and potlucks all year round! I love it because it is a beautiful dish to look at and it's delectable. To top that, it is easy to make.&@151;Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
15 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
12 ounces feta cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first four ingredients; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, sweet peppers, onion and garlic. Add the oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain., In a large serving bowl, combine roasted vegetables, pasta, green onions, basil and pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Add cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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