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3 October 29, 2014 Gluten Free

Maple Roasted Autumn Vegetable Pasta

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors! 

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Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors!

When life becomes too much, how do you unwind? Treat yourself and get back to your base?

This past weekend at ChoppedCon, Kristen with Dine and Dish closed out the day with a touching and eye opening presentation about “Blogging Beyond the Numbers”.   She touched on the life behind the camera, beyond the pins and tweets and the meaning of each recipe.  If we dive behind each and every aspect of of this crazy thing we call blogging, it all comes to the fire that lights us within, our drive that makes us get up each day to only tear apart our kitchen and snap a few more photos.  But most importantly, it is about happiness.

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors!

We, and I especially have, get caught up in the hustle that we often forget to slow down and appreciate the positive aspects of being our own boss and working from home full time.  When I chose to blog full time, I envisioned days filled with lazy mornings my with good friends of Good Morning America, lunches with girlfriends on the Plaza, long walks in the afternoon and dinners spent mixing and serving my latest recipe creation.

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors!

I am sad to report only a few of those have happened, and most, not near enough. I’ve got caught up in the social media vortex, stressing about my numbers, and critiquing every photo, thinking they aren’t up to par. But Kristen’s talk brought me back to reality – it’s not about page views or how many new followers we gained, but about the love of sharing our tried and true recipes with some life stories to go with.

Last weekend, I not only met (and finally met) some amazing bloggers that I am lucky to call friends. We are all in the same boat, fighting for the same thing. Happiness. From that, I have gained a whole new perspective to blogging. While always having a passion to cook, photograph and share my insights, I have a new outlook to take more time for me. After all, this is the reason I left my corporate job to chase my dream.

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors!

I will be taking more time for me. Long lunches with girlfriends, that may include too many glasses of wine. Weekends without social media coming between my husbands and I’s time together. And afternoons walking in the fresh autumn air.

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors! So how do I even talk about this recipe after that heart to heart? Beyond the fact that this recipe is 100% feel good, I first fell in love with roasting vegetables doused in maple syrup a few weeks ago on this flatbread. Topped with bacon. And fontina. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Naturally, I have thrown maple roasted veggies into just about every meal since. Breakfast with eggs. Perfection. Mixed with pasta and it is one filling and quick dinner.

With a fresh mind, and a fresh dinner, I am set to tackle this life that I have been dreaming and striving for!

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors!

Maple Roasted Autumn Vegetable Pasta

Caramelized, roasted autumn vegetables mixed with a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice. A healthy pasta dish with sweet and savory flavors!

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups small diced butternut squash
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cup sliced asparagus
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli, trimmed small
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sea Salt and Pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • Balsamic Glaze, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet.
  3. Lay all the chopped veggies onto sheet. Try not to overlap them too much.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and maple syrup. Drizzle over the veggies. Generously season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place in oven and roast for 20 minutes.
  6. Once the veggies are done. Remove from oven.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packages instructions.
  8. When done, drain and toss with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add roasted vegetables, and serve immediately drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #HOUSEWIFEINTRAININGFILES. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Gluten Free Tags: asparagus, autumn, balsamic, broccoli, butternut squash, gluten free, healhty, maple, mushrooms, olive oil, pasta, vegetables

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Comments

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:41 am

    GAH! So much love for this pos! I SO fall into the numbers trap. I can't even confirm or deny that I sat on the couch and cried because "people are doing better than me" last night. Yes, I'm lame.But I so needed this! And I need this salad - YUM! Thanks girl. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Thanks so much girl! We all get caught up in the numbers, that we need to remember why we started! You are doing so great, Taylor! Your food and photos are fabulous, so get don't down on yourself. But glad to help :)
      Reply
  2. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Oh my gosh Megan!! These photos are amazing!! Pretty sure I want this for breakfast right now :) Love the recipe!! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Oh thanks Chelsea! I will gladly share :)
      Reply
  3. Tiffany says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I loved reading this post. I hope you enjoy some time for yourself and these pictures look beautiful!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:01 am

      OH thank you so much Tiffany! Just gotta take each day one by one!
      Reply
  4. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:01 am

    This pasta looks so delicious and perfect for Fall! And your photos are gorgeous! Pinned :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Thanks lady!!
      Reply
  5. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Beautiful photos! I'm eating breakfast but I'm drooling over your veggies :P
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Ugh..I usually pick them all out! Opps! Thanks Genevieve!
      Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    October 29, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Your photos are gorgeous :) This recipe looks amazing! You see so many roasted veggies out there, but I love the addition of the pasta!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      I agree! It makes it such a hearty dish. Thank you Jennifer!
      Reply
  7. Kristen says

    October 29, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Girl, replace GMA with The Today Show and you and I had the same work from home plans. I'm so happy I met you and that you are focusing a little on what makes you happy :) That makes ME happy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Love that! And Well thanks to you for opening my eyes to the hole I was getting trapped in! We should meet for coffee soon to stay in touch!
      Reply
  8. Justine@CookingandBeer says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    I really, really adored this post! It is so thoughtfully written and this pasta is just stunning, Megan! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 29, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      I am so happy to hear that! Thank you Justine!
      Reply
  9. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:35 am

    Vortex is the right word for sure. I love this post, and I am so happy to have read it today. I am going to breathe, push myself away from the keyboard, and enjoy. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Oh that makes me so happy that you enjoyed it!! Now enjoy your time to relax :) Thanks Katie!
      Reply
  10. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    November 1, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I love this pasta! It's gorgeous for starters and has all my favorite veggies. Plus that drizzle? SWOON! Girl...forget the numbers. You are awesome!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 2, 2014 at 5:22 am

      Gotta remember why we started this right?! And thank you so much Bri! It is truly appreciated :)
      Reply
  11. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    November 11, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I've stopped looking at my numbers so much. It can be frustrating. But in the end, I know I do a pretty good job and hopefully it will all work itself out. Your recipe...magnificent! We love our veggies here...pinning this one right now! And sharing too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 11, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      You just have to remember why you started; for the love of cooking! And thank you! Much appreciated :)
      Reply

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