Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

01Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (or 180°C for a convection setting).

2. 2

   Arrange the bell peppers, onion, chili, and garlic in a baking dish. Sprinkle with the sugar, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Roast for 15 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, then add the tomato and continue roasting for another 15 minutes until everything is tender and lightly caramelized.

3. 3

   While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package instructions until tender.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta and transfer it to the baking dish with the roasted vegetables. Toss gently to combine, then top with basil leaves and grated cheese before serving.