Roasted Veggie & Pesto Penne
with Herbs & Plant-Based Parmesan
- Gluten
- cashews
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Almond
- Traces of Cashew
- Traces of Pistachio
- Traces of Walnut
- Fish
- Traces of Tree Nuts
We're adding layers of flavour to this easy pasta dish by roasting veggies and then tossing them into a rich sauce with basil pesto. The veggies caramelise in the oven and develop lightly charred edges, transforming your finished dish into a taste sensation! *The current labour shortages have impacted availability of ingredients across the entire food supply chain. As such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
Ingredients
1
capsicum
1
carrot
1
Brown Onion
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten; May be present: Soy, Eggs)
1 bag
herbs
1 bag
salad leaves
½ packet
tomato paste
1 tin
tinned cherry tomatoes
1 sachet
vegetable stock powder
1 tsp
brown sugar
(May be present: Soy, Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Almond, Cashew, Pistachio, Walnut)
1 packet
Plant-Based Basil Pesto
(Contains: cashews; May be present: Soy, Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Fish)
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
Plant-Based Grated Parmesan
(May be present: Soy, Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Tree Nuts)
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
30 g
plant-based butter
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Thinly slice capsicum into strips. Cut carrot into thick half-moons. Cut onion into wedges. Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 18-20 minutes.
TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide between two trays.
While the veggies are roasting, cook penne in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until 'al dente', 10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people/ 1 cup for 4 people), then drain and return penne to the pan. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking and cover to keep warm.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop garlic. Roughly chop salad leaves.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and tomato paste (see ingredients) until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tinned cherry tomatoes and reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
Add vegetable stock powder, the brown sugar and the plant-based butter to the sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium, then simmer until thickened, 2-4 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir through roasted veggies, plant-based basil pesto, salad leaves and penne. Season to taste.
TIP: Add another splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Pick the herb leaves. Divide roast veggie and pesto penne between bowls. Tear over herbs. Sprinkle with plant-based grated Parmesan to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the hearty, comforting taste, though some found the tomato flavour overpowering; consider adding more pesto for balance.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers praised the simplicity and quick preparation, making it ideal for busy nights.
- Suggestions: Roast carrots longer than suggested; add lentils or beans for protein; consider topping with feta or melted cheese.
- Next-day meals: Several customers appreciated the generous portions, with leftovers reheating well for lunch.
- Plant-based options: While some loved the vegan cheese, others preferred using regular Parmesan; consider offering both choices.
