Garlic Butter Noodles with Roasted Veggies Recipe
These Garlic Butter Noodles with Roasted Vegetables combine tender pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with crispy roasted zucchini, bell pepper, and cauliflower. This comforting yet wholesome dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with fresh herbs and Parmesan as optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
- 1 zucchini
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ head cauliflower
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Noodles
- 1 pound pasta
- 8 tablespoons butter (½ cup)
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste (adjust if using salted butter)
Optional Toppings
- Parmesan cheese or other cheese
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare and Season Vegetables: Cut the zucchini, bell pepper, and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Place them on a large baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss everything well to ensure even coating.
- Roast the Vegetables: Spread the veggies evenly on the baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Roast until edges are slightly crispy but veggies are tender.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles.
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add finely minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning, until fragrant.
- Toss Noodles with Garlic Butter: Reduce heat to low, add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss them with the garlic butter for about 1 minute. Add reserved pasta water gradually until you reach desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter noodles and top with the roasted vegetables. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your flavorful and comforting meal!
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing, as it will turn bitter.
- You can adjust the level of roasting time for veggies depending on how crispy you prefer them.
- Using salted butter may require less additional salt to season.
- Reserve pasta water is key to achieve a silky sauce consistency without making it watery.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil make a great fresh garnish if available.
