Italian Brochettes with Angel Hair Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Italian Brochettes with Angel Hair Pasta - A delicious and healthy dish with a medley of veggies and pasta
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 small Japanese eggplants
1 zucchini
1 crookneck yellow squash or 1 butternut squash
1 summer squash ( or other soft-skinned squash )
1/2 lb white button mushrooms
1 red bell pepper
2 small red onions
1 fennel bulb
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh thyme leave
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 grated lemon , zest of
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
9 -10 cloves garlic
2 lemons , juice of
1/4 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/4-1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/2 - 1 cup tomato sauce
1 lb uncooked angel hair pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
347
Sugar
8g
Fat
12g
The Italian Brochettes with Angel Hair Pasta is a delicious and healthy dish that is packed with a medley of veggies and pasta. This Italian dish is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet that you may not typically eat alone, providing a different flavor profile and texture. The dish can be adjusted for those with dietary restrictions, making it a versatile meal idea. The brochette skewers combined with angel hair pasta make for a complete meal which is perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Cut the eggplant, zucchini, crookneck, and summer squash into same-sized pieces and set aside in a bowl.
3.Cut the mushrooms in half if they are large and set aside.
4.Cut the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and set aside with the mushrooms.
5.Cut the onions into bite-sized chunks and add them to the bell pepper and mushrooms.
6.Cut the fennel bulb and add to the other vegetables.
7.Add the cherry tomatoes and fresh thyme leaves.
8.Coat the vegetables with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, grated lemon zest, and garlic. Mix well.
9.Squeeze lemon juice over the vegetables and add either vegetable broth or olive oil.
10.In a separate bowl, coat the vegetables with some tomato sauce.
11.Thread the vegetables onto skewers and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12.Bake the skewers in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
13.Boil the angel hair pasta in a pot of salted water for 5-7 minutes.
14.Drain the pasta and toss with some tomato sauce.
15.Serve the brochettes with the angel hair pasta.

PROS

This dish is packed with nutrients from the variety of vegetables and pasta.

The meal is easy to prepare and can satisfy a group.

Can be served to people with different dietary needs including vegetarians and vegans.

CONS

The dish can be time-consuming to prepare for a large group.

Requires a lot of chopping and preparation.

Can be high-calorie if too much olive oil or cheese is added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in nutrients from the variety of vegetables incorporated into the meal.
The meal contains vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and other essential nutrients which are beneficial for the body.
Angel hair pasta is a good source of carbohydrates which gives the body energy.

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