Pesto Pasta Roasted Vegetables
I put this one together on a week when I wanted a break from meat-heavy meal prep, and pesto turned out to be all the flavor this dish needed. Roasted vegetables add bulk and color, so it doesn't feel like it's missing anything.
This is one of the few meatless pasta dishes in my rotation, and I don't miss the protein since the roasted vegetables and pesto bring so much flavor on their own. Whole-wheat pasta adds a heartier texture than regular pasta would.
Roasting the vegetables first concentrates their flavor before they get tossed with the pesto, which is a step I don't skip even when I'm short on time. Parmesan finishes the dish with a salty edge that pesto alone doesn't quite deliver.
The recipe card has the full ingredient breakdown and roasting time for all ten portions. Let everything cool before sealing the containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. This pesto pasta is a good option whenever I want a break from meat-based meal prep.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Pesto Pasta Roasted Vegetables
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
555 calories • 22g protein • 67g carbs • 22g fat per portion
This recipe is perfect for busy weeks because the components cook simply and portion cleanly into grab-and-go meals.
Ingredients
• 30 oz whole-wheat pasta
• 10 cups zucchini
• 5 bell peppers
• 5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/10 cup pesto
• 1 1/10 cup Parmesan
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
1. Toss vegetables with oil and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes.
2. Cook pasta and toss with pesto, vegetables and Parmesan.
3. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add avocado or other delicate fresh toppings just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat hot meals until steaming and 165°F internally. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
