Pasta with Oven Roasted Vegetables and Avocado - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultur

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
• 1 medium red onion, sliced into crescents
• 1 leek (white part only) thinly sliced, rings separated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Chinese eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 ounces whole grain penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
• ½ cup salt-reduced, fat free vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut into 16 slices
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish