Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

1. 1

   Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced, with one rack in the center of the oven.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to convection roast at 450F.

3. 3

   Cover a shallow-rimmed pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, toss the peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and tomato with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Arrange the peppers skin side up on the prepared pan.

6. 6

   Place the tomato halves cut side down on the pan and scatter the eggplant and zucchini around them in an even layer.

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   Roast on the center rack for 15 minutes or just until the peppers are seared and the edges of the eggplant are browned.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven.

9. 9

   Peel the skins off the peppers, cut them into 1/2-inch strips, and place them in a large bowl.

10. 10

    Remove the skin from the tomato and chop the flesh; add to the peppers.

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    Add the eggplant, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, basil, the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and cooked pasta.

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    Toss to coat.

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    Put the mixture in a large shallow bowl or platter and sprinkle with the feta.

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    Serve immediately or at room temperature, or refrigerate for later use.

15. 15

    Bring to room temperature before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.