Marry Me Roasted Vegetable Medley (Printable Version)
Vibrant oven-roasted vegetables in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that's sure to impress at any special meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
02 - 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into ½-inch rounds
03 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 cups broccoli florets
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
11 - ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 - ½ cup heavy cream
15 - ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
17 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
18 - ¼ teaspoon salt
19 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
03 - Spread vegetables evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
04 - While vegetables roast, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the sauce is thickened and cheese is melted.
06 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a large serving platter or bowl. Drizzle the warm sun-dried tomato sauce over the top and gently toss to coat. Garnish with extra fresh basil and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce clings to each roasted vegetable creates an incredible depth of flavor in every mouthful
- Its one of those rare dishes that looks impressive on a dinner party plate but comes together with surprisingly little effort
- The vegetables develop a natural sweetness in the oven that perfectly balances the rich tangy sauce
02 -
- Dont rush the vegetable roasting step. Those extra minutes of browning time create sweetness that balances the tangy sun-dried tomato sauce.
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits off the heat. If it gets too tight add a splash of pasta water or cream to loosen it back up.
03 -
- Cut your vegetables to roughly the same size so they finish roasting at the same time. Nothing worse than tender broccoli alongside undercooked carrots.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing. If its boiling hot it can make the roasted vegetables soggy instead of perfectly coated.