This basked pasta dish is a great way to use those veggies fresh from the garden!
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
cook to just softened, but not completely done.
Chop all veggies, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast under the broiler for about 5 mins, until they start to soften.
You can use rotisserie chicken or I used left over cooked chicken from a previous night that I have frozen. You can also omit for a meatless option.
Add 3 TBSP Gluten Free flour and mix to make a rue. Stir in in 1-1/2 cups Almond milk very slowly, whisking to combine. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan.
Let the sauce simmer for 2 mins, stirring, to let thicken slightly. Add herbs to taste. I added 1 tsp each dried basil, parsley and oregano, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
Turn off the heat and add pasta, chicken and veggies to the sauce. Stir to combine. I added a handful of shredded Mozzarella cheese, but you could use dairy free cheese or omit for vegan/dairy free option. Add everything to an oven safe dish, top with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese if desired. Bake in the oven 20 mins, then switch to broil from 5 mins, rotating the dish halfway through to give it a nice golden layer on the top.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and serve.
I used left over chicken breast from a previous meal of Italian Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes that I had frozen. You can easily use rotisserie chicken or cook the chicken first and set aside.
Feel free to adjust herbs and seasonings to your taste.
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