Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Serves 6-8

2 1/2 pounds zucchini cut into bite sized chunks
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes cut into bite sized chunks
3 or more cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, diced
Olive oil
Sea salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste
1 lb. pasta of your choice
Vegan cheese or vegan Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9x13 baking dish or cake pan, drizzle some olive oil on the bottom to lightly coat the pan. Add all ingredients except the pasta to the pan and drizzle more olive oil on top. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and retain 1/2 cup of cooking water to mix with the roasted vegetables.

Once the roasted vegetables are done, add 1/2 cup of cooking water to the veggies and stir. In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta with vegetables and serve. Top with vegan Parmesan or vegan cheese of your choice. It is very tasty without a "cheese" topping as well.

Enjoy!