Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

1. Start by washing all the vegetables. Cut the zucchini and eggplant into rounds or sticks, the peppers into strips, and the cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Heat a grill or a grill pan. Once hot, grill the vegetables one at a time (zucchini, peppers, eggplant) 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 for cooking the pasta and add salt. Add the pasta and cook it al dente according to the package instructions.
4. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, sauté the garlic with a bit of oil. You can add the aromatic herbs to further flavor the oil.
5. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and transfer it to the skillet 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 desired, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Pecorino.

Fun Fact

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

Enjoy your meal!