Oven-Roasted Vegetable Penne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into thin wedges
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups penne pasta
3 tablespoons italian style tomato paste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

Place tomatoes and zucchini in a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. In a small bowl combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables. Roast, uncovered, in a 400 oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Stir pasta into the roast veggies along with tomato paste. Bake uncovered, in a 400 oven, for 10 more minutes.
To serve, stir pasta and vegetables. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and basil.