Warm Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (about 450g) of pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 medium zucchinis, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or shaved Pecorino Romano cheese