Sexy Pasta

Ok, so it's not really sexy, but Sophia Lauren is. And I read this little article on her. It talks about how she eats. Granted, genes and metabolism probably have something to do with her great looks as well, but I am of the opinion that eating small portions of food that tastes good is probably better than going on diet after diet to stay skinny. But, that's me.

Anyway, this is what I made based on reading about healthy Italian fare.

Roasted Veg and Pasta

Roasting Veggies: Heat oven to 500+ degrees F. Cut large pieces of:

different colored sweet peppers,
heirloom tomatoes in quarters or eights (whole if cherry type),
garlic (leave the skin on; they'll pop out after being cooked),
onions quartered,
thick slices of zucchini, eggplant, portobello mushroom, or summer squash.

In large bowl or plastic bag, toss all veg except tomatoes and garlic with 1-3T oil and 1 t salt. Place in one layer on a cookie sheet (2 if you have too much). Put in oven for 5-10 min.


Cook Pasta: Cook enough portions for the number of people, about 1/2 C - 3/4 C per person.

Once cooked, place pasta on plates and then cover with an assortment of roasted veg. You might want some pieces cut a bit before putting it on. Garnish with fresh oregano if possible. Otherwise sprinkle with dried basil or oregano.


Roasted Veg can be saved in the fridge and added to tacos, enchiladas, pureed into pasta sauce, soups, or put in sandwiches (especially panini style or hot sandwiches). Super yum and lots of options. Sorry for no pics - everything gets eaten before I remember to take a pic.