Pasta With Roasted Vegetables And Bacon Recipes

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, toss the zucchini and asparagus with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 more seconds. Increase the heat to medium high, add the tomatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Meanwhile, add the linguine to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce. Add the roasted vegetables and the reserved cooking water; toss to combine, then stir in the basil. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon. Reserve drippings.
• Toss sweet potato, onion, and cauliflower with reserved drippings. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until tender and caramelized, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot with cooking water, and toss with grated cheese and vegetables. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle bacon over top. Garnish with shaved cheese.

BACON AND ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Place the olive oil in a roasting pan and heat in the oven at 170c until hot.
• Meanwhile, for the tomato sauce, place the tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, sugar and ground black pepper into a sucepan and bring to a simmer.
• Mix the bell pepper, onions, and tomatoes in the roasting pan until coated in the oil.
• Cook until soft and golden brown, approximately 30 minutes, stir occasionally.
• The tomato sauce should also be thick by now.
• Mix the roasted vegetables and tomato sauce into a large, deep oven dish.
• Fry the bacon until cooked and add the garlic for 30 seconds, add to the mix.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, drain and stir into the mix.
• Mix together a little of the milk and the cornflour to form a smooth paste, add this to the rest of the milk.
• Place in a sucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Add the cheese and black pepper, stir until combined.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mix.
• Cook at 170c for 30 mins or until golden brown on top.

BACON 'N' VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic until tender; add to tomato mixture and heat through. , Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a serving bowl; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with bacon and Parmesan cheese.

BACON AND VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (190°C fan forced). Grease a 6cm deep, 28cm x 35cm baking dish.
• Cook pasta to packet directions in lots of salted water.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon under grill until brown and almost crispy, chop and set aside.
• Add zucchini, carrot and celery to a microwave safe bowl with a dash of water, cover and microwave on high for 4 - 5 minutes or until carrot is tender.
• Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add zucchini, carrot, celery, mushrooms, capsicum, baby spinach, bacon and passata and stir to combine.
• Add to greased baking dish and top with cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Serve with salad and garlic bread if you have the time or inclination.