Mediterranean & Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
• 2 red onions, cut into wedges
• 2 red chili peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to serve
• 2 lbs tomatoes, quartered
• 10 ounces pasta, any shape
• 10 basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   To roast the veg, preheat the oven to 400°F Scatter the peppers, red onions, chilis and garlic in a large roasting tin. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle over the oil and season well with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Roast for 15 minutes, toss in the tomatoes and roast for another 15 minutes until everything is starting to soften and look golden.

3. 3

   While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, until tender but still with a bit of bite. Drain well.

4. 4

   Remove the vegetables from the oven, tip in the pasta and toss lightly together.

5. 5

   Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with parmesan to serve.

6. 6

   If you have any leftovers it makes a great cold pasta salad - just moisten with extra olive oil if needed.