Grilled Italian Vegetables With Pasta Recipes

GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGES WITH PASTA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
• Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, drain the tomatoes (reserving the juice for another use if desired). Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Crush the tomatoes with your hand, adding them to the saucepan as you go. Season with salt and pepper. Add the basil and parsley sprigs (reserve the chopped herbs for later) and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook at a very low simmer for about 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
• While the sauce cooks, heat a large double-burner grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the pepper, squash, zucchini and onion with the remaining tablespoon olive oil, making sure to coat all sides. Sprinkle with salt and grill, turning once, until well-marked and crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the vegetable. Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl. Transfer the pepper, squash and zucchini to a cutting board and cut crosswise into strips. Add to the bowl with the onion and cover with foil.
• Cook the penne in the boiling water according to package directions. Drain and add to the bowl with the vegetables. Remove the herb sprigs from the sauce and stir in half of the chopped herbs. Add to the bowl and toss to coat.
• Serve the pasta in bowls topped with the remaining chopped herbs and Parmesan.

GRILLED ITALIAN VEGETABLES WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse the eggplant and cut lengthwise into thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and let infuse for about 10 minutes.
• Heat the grill. Rinse the celery and cut into 1-2 cm pieces. Rinse the peppers, halve, remove the seeds and ribs and cut into rings. Rinse and halve the tomatoes. Mix the celery, peppers and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook the vegetables in a grill pan for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pat the eggplant dry, brush lightly with oil and season with pepper. Grill the eggplant for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Cook the pasta in boiling salt water until al dente.
• Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Saute with the remaining oil until golden brown. Sprinkle with the sugar and pour in the vinegar. Stir in the grilled vegetables. Drain the pasta. Mix the vegetables with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with basil.

GRILLED ITALIAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and oil; mix well.
• Add zucchini, bell peppers, onion and cherry tomatoes; toss to coat well.
• Cover; chill vegetables, tossing occasionally, for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 hours.
• Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
• Remove vegetables from marinade.
• Reserve marinade remaining in bowl.
• Thread four 12-inch metal skewers alternately with the vegetables, beginning and ending with a cherry tomato.
• Brush vegetables with the reserved marinade.
• Place skewers on grill rack or broiler pan.
• Grill or broil vegetables 5 inches from heat, turning once, until slightly charred and tender, about 15 minutes.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.