Grilled Veggie Pasta #BBQ Week

Pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, grilled vegetables and olive oil makes for a quick, easy and tasty Meatless Monday meal.

Welcome to Day 1 of BBQ Week.......

Today is the first day of a week long event hosted by Ellen of Family Around the Table and Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures.  They have invited members of our Festive Foodie group to join them each day in getting ready for BBQ Season.  We will be sharing our favorite grilled foods as well as the sides that we enjoy serving at BBQ's, Picnics and Outdoor Gatherings.

Let's take a look at what everyone is sharing at our Potluck today........

• BBQ Beef Spring Rolls by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• BBQ Brisket Burger by The Spiffy Cookie
• Best Creamy Pasta Salad by Daily Dish Recipes
• Ceviche Shrimp Cups by The Freshman Cook
• Corn Fritters by Back To My Southern Roots
• Cuban Sandwich Burger by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Grilled Brussels Sprouts by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Grilled Mac and Cheese Burgers by Our Good Life
• Grilled Pineapple Mai Tai by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Grilled Sweet Potatoes by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Garlic Herb Compound Butter by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Grilled Veggie Pasta by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Instant Pot Baked Beans by Kate's Recipe Box
• Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Tequila Dressing by Food Above Gold
• Sosaties (South African Lamb and Apricot Kebabs) by Caroline's Cooking
• St. Louis BBQ Pork Steaks by Palatable Pastime
• Easy Strawberry Basil Margarita by The Beard and The Baker
• Strawberry Broccoli Salad by Sweet Beginnings
• Tropical Cheesecake Bars by Family Around the Table
• Warm Roasted Carrot & Pea Chipotle Salad by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice

There are a LOT of amazing recipes listed there that I cannot wait to try.  Summer, in our house, means lots of outdoor entertaining around the pool.   My brother and his wife visit with us each July from California so it is a month long celebration of family and friends with BBQ's nearly every night.

This pasta starts off with grilled summer vegetables and fresh tomatoes.  It is perfect, especially during the summer when tomatoes are in season.  It can be served as a main dish or as a side.  It is healthy, nutritious and delicious.

The recipe as written makes 4 generous main dish servings.  It is easily doubled and tripled for crowds.  Don't forget to stop back by tomorrow to see what we're cooking up for you.......

Grilled Veggie Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

prep time: 15 Mcook time: 20 Mtotal time: 35 M

Pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, grilled vegetables and olive oil makes for a quick, easy and tasty Meatless Monday meal.

ingredients:

• 1/2 lb pasta, cooked per package directions
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 5 basil leaves, torn into pieces
• 1/2 c. olive oil, divided
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 baby eggplant, cut into bite size chunks
• 1 small zucchini, cut into bite size chunks
• 1 small yellow squash, cut into bite size chunks
• 1/2 Vidalia onion, cut into bite size chunks
• Parmesan cheese for serving.

instructions:

How to cook Grilled Veggie Pasta

1. Place the eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash into a bowl.  Add 2 T. of the olive oil.  Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.  Transfer to a grill pan and grill over med high heat until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes with the oil, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Set aside.
3. When veggies are tender and pasta is cooked per package directions, add both to the tomatoes and toss to coat with the oil and seasonings.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm or at room temperature.

Calories
416.47

Fat (grams)
28.70

Sat. Fat (grams)
4.17

Carbs (grams)
36.99

Fiber (grams)
6.81

Net carbs
30.18

Sugar (grams)
9.31

Protein (grams)
6.61

Sodium (milligrams)
105.52

Cholesterol (grams)
1.07

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