Grilled Vegetable Pesto Pasta

Name: Grilled Vegetable Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; 1 red bell pepper; 1 shallot; 2 zucchini; 1 summer squash; 1 ear of corn; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 3 tablespoons pesto; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
327 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, Vegan

Grilled Vegetable Pesto Pasta

Lindsey Herring

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Grilled Vegetable Pesto Pasta is loaded with fresh summer vegetables! Tossed in basil pesto and topped with parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces penne pasta
1 red bell pepper, cored and cut in half or quartered
1 shallot, peeled
2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch planks
1 summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch planks
1 ear of corn, shucked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, threaded onto skewers
3 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, optional

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Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400-425° F.) and prep the vegetables. Toss or spray with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables until tender. See the section in the above title Tips for Grilling Vegetables for cooking times.
While the vegetables are grilling cook the pasta. Drain and pour it into a large serving bowl. Add the grilled vegetables in with the pasta.
Add the pesto, lemon juice, basil, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to the pasta. Stir together until everything is coated. Taste for seasoning and serve.

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Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 248mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	327kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	248mg	10%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	8g	16%