Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 15
Delicious pesto pasta with grilled vegetables
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb. penne pasta
3 zucchinis, sliced
3 red bell peppers, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
596
Sugar
10g
Fat
32g
This pesto pasta with grilled vegetables is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick dinner or served as a side dish at a summer barbecue. The grilled vegetables add a smoky flavor to the dish while the pesto sauce made with fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts gives the pasta a burst of flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2.Cook pasta according to package directions.
3.While pasta is cooking, toss sliced zucchinis and red bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4.Grill vegetables for 3-5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and tender.
5.In a food processor, combine basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves and pulse until finely chopped.
6.Gradually pour in olive oil while pulsing until mixture becomes a smooth paste.
7.Drain pasta and toss with pesto sauce.
8.Serve pasta with grilled vegetables on top.

PROS

Healthy and delicious meal that can be served as a main course or side dish

CONS

Vegetables may be difficult to grill for those without access to a grill

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zucchinis and red bell peppers are great sources of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium while pine nuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats

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