Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

Pasta with grilled vegetables is a delicious and colorful dish, perfect for those who want to enjoy a light yet flavorful meal. Here’s how you can prepare it:

Ingredients

• Pasta of choice (penne, fusilli, or linguine are great options)
• Zucchini
• Peppers (assorted colors for a more colorful dish)
• Eggplants
• Cherry tomatoes
• Garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh aromatic herbs (such as basil, thyme, or rosemary) or dried herbs to taste
• Grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by washing all the vegetables. Cut the zucchini and eggplants into rounds or sticks, the peppers into strips, and the cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Heat a grill or grill pan. Once hot, grill the vegetables a little at a time (zucchini, peppers, eggplants) until they become tender and have the classic dark grill marks. Season the grilled vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil to cook the pasta and add salt. Add the pasta and cook it al dente following the instructions on the package.
4. While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan, sauté the garlic with a bit of oil. You can add aromatic herbs to further flavor the oil.
5. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and transfer it to the pan with the flavored oil. Add the grilled vegetables and cherry tomatoes and mix well.
6. Serve the pasta on plates, adding a drizzle of raw oil, more fresh herbs if you wish, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.

Curiosity

This dish is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet in a tasty manner. Grilling vegetables enhances their flavor with a smoky touch. It is also a very versatile dish: you can use whatever seasonal vegetables you prefer or have available.

Enjoy your meal!