5.0 from 18 votes
Orecchiette with Roasted Tomatoes and Grapes
Simple whole wheat orecchiette pasta with roasted tomatoes and roasted grapes is just the dish to serve at your Memorial Day bash this year.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Delallo Whole Wheat Orecchiette
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 pint red grapes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cups mini fresh mozzarella balls
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the orecchiette as directed on the Delallo package.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet and set over high heat. Once smoking hot, add the tomatoes and grapes. Stir and roast for 1-2 minutes, until the skins are blistered but not split. Then turn off the heat and add the garlic. Stir, allowing the garlic to saute as the pan cools.
- Add the basil, 1/3 cup olive oil, and vinegar to the blender. Puree until very smooth, then salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the pasta is drained, toss it with the basil oil. Then add in the roasted grapes, roasted tomatoes, and olives. Allow the mixture to cool a little more and toss in the mozzarella balls. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
512mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.