Fantastic Meal!

Roasted Veggie Pasta

Rated: Submitted By: Bob McD Photo By: Connie Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 3

"Wonderful rustic Italian style pasta dish! Meal can be dressed up or down with accompaniments to this tasty pasta."

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 pound fresh asparagus 2 red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced 10 cloves roasted garlic, chopped 1/2 tomato, quartered 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces dry fettuccini noodles 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons tapenade

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare asparagus by trimming woody base and cutting diagonally into 4 inch pieces.
2.	In a roasting pan, combine asparagus, bell pepper, mushrooms, roasted garlic and tomato. Sprinkle with rosemary and oregano, then drizzle with olive oil. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
3.	Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss with Parmesan cheese, tapenade and roasted vegetables.