Nutritional Information
Calories: 330
Fat: 7.3g
Protein: 12.2g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 6.1g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Iron: 4.2mg
Sodium: 295mg
Calcium: 138mg


Servings
Serves 6, serving size about 2 cups

Time To Cook
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Penne Pasta With
Grilled Italian Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, about 1 1/4 pounds cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3/4 pound zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch-thick slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
  • cooking spray of your choice
  • 4 plum tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cups sliced green onions, about 2 bunches
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 6 cups hot cooked penne pasta, cooked to package instructions
  • 1/4 cup, about 1 ounce, grated fresh Parmesan cheese


Directions
 
  1. Place eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to coat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Rinse eggplant with cold water, and drain well.
  2. Prepare grill.
  3. Place eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 10 minutes, turning once. Add tomatoes and onions and cook 5 minutes, turning often.
  4. Remove the vegetables from grill. Cut all into 1-inch pieces except tomato. Cut tomato halves in half lengthwise.
  5. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, oil, rind, and basil in a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture, pasta, and cheese. Toss well and serve.

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