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Ziti with Skillet-Roasted Root Vegetables

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Ziti with Skillet-Roasted Root Vegetables

Ziti with Skillet-Roasted Root Vegetables

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Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet - Ideal for achieving even heat distribution and searing vegetables or cooking pasta with sauce.

  • Mixing Bowls (Multiple sizes) - For mixing ingredients, tossing salads, or combining components of the dish.

  • Chef's Knife - Essential for chopping root vegetables into uniform pieces and handling other ingredients efficiently.

  • Cutting Board - A necessary tool to protect countertops while cutting various ingredients, including roots.

  • Vegetable Peeler - Useful for peeling the skins of certain root vegetables if desired or removing potato eyes.

  • Food Processor (optional) - For making a fine sauce out of roasted vegetables and to shred ziti pasta, should you prefer it this way.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - For precise ingredient measurements when the recipe calls for specific quantities.

  • Roasting Pan - To evenly roast a variety of root vegetables without them falling through.

  • Oven Mitts or Pot Holders - Safety gear to protect hands while handling hot pans and dishes in the oven.

  • Measuring Spoons & Cups - For accurately measuring liquid ingredients, especially if adding stock or wine as suggested by some recipes similar to this one.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red onion

  • 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled parsnips

  • 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled redskinned sweet potatoes (yams)

  • 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled golden beets, greens coarsely chopped and reserved

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 2/3 cups (about) vegetable broth, divided

  • 1 pound ziti or other tubular pasta

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add onion and all vegetables except beet greens; sauté until vegetables begin to soften and brown, 8 to 9 minutes. Add rosemary; stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, 15 to 18 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return pasta to pot.
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Instruction 3

Stir beet greens and butter into vegetables; add to pasta. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan and more vegetable broth by 1/3 cupfuls to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining Parmesan.
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