Roasting vegetables usually takes 45 minutes or longer. The technique we use here takes only 15 minutes, yet provides excellent slow-roasted flavor. For a change, omit the pasta and serve the vegetables as a side dish.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, scant 2 cups per serving

　　6 ounces dried whole-grain pasta, such as rotini

　　Cooking spray

　　1 pound yellow summer squash, or 8 ounces yellow summer squash and 8 ounces zucchini, cut into matchstick-size strips

　　2 medium onions (yellow preferred), cut into eighths, then halved crosswise

　　1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

　　8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

　　1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (about 2/3 ounce before removing stems) or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil, crumbled

　　1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar

　　1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)

　　2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic or 4 medium garlic cloves, minced

　　2 1/2 ounces low-fat feta cheese, crumbled (heaping 1/2 cup)

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

　　

Step 1

Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Line a large broiler pan or two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.

　　

Step 3

Arrange the squash, onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a single layer on the foil.

　　

Step 4

Broil about 5 inches from the heat for 15 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the bell pepper is just tender, stirring every 5 minutes.

　　

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the basil, vinegar, oil, and garlic.

　　

Step 6

In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients except the basil mixture. Pour in the basil mixture, tossing well.

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 8

Calories: 283

　　

Step 9

Total Fat: 9.0g

　　

Step 10

Saturated: 3.0g

　　

Step 11

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 12

Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 13

Monounsaturated: 3.5g

　　

Step 14

Cholesterol: 16mg

　　

Step 15

Sodium: 378mg

　　

Step 16

Carbohydrates: 44g

　　

Step 17

Fiber: 7g

　　

Step 18

Sugars: 11g

　　

Step 19

Protein: 12g

　　

Step 20

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 21

2 Starch

　　

Step 22

3 Vegetable

　　

Step 23

1 1/2 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals