8 ounces rigatoni, mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1 pound fresh mixed vegetables,
Such as
green beans, red onions, snow peas, asparagus, carrots, squash, turnips, zucchini, leeks, fennel, red or green bell peppers, mushrooms
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄4 cup chicken broth
Directions
Preheat oven to 500 F. Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, slice or cut vegetables and place in a shallow baking pan, arranged in a single layer.
Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning, and brush lightly with oil. Roast in a 500 F oven for about 10 minutes or until vegetables caramelize and brown, leaving any juice in the baking sheet. Drain and set juices aside.
Chop vegetables into 1 inch pieces. When pasta is done, drain well. Toss cooked pasta with vegetable juice, vegetables, vinegar, chicken broth and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.