Penne with Grilled Balsamic Vegetables

Serves 6
Time 45 min

Grilling vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and complements the tangy balsamic vinegar that ties this dish together. This all-purpose balsamic marinade can be used with any of your favorite vegetables, like zucchini and bell peppers, or even for meats like chicken breast and steak.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 small(1/2-pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
    1/4 cupplus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1/3 cupbalsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoonsDijon mustard
    3 clovesgarlic, finely chopped, divided
    1 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 largered onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
    3portobello mushroom caps, halved
    1 bunchasparagus, trimmed
    1 largefennel bulb, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
    1 poundwhole wheat penne pasta
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoonsfinely chopped marjoram
    1/4 cupgrated Romano cheese

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Method

Combine 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, mustard, half of the garlic and pepper in a large bowl and stir.


Add eggplant, onions, mushrooms, asparagus and fennel.


Toss to coat, cover and set aside for 4 hours at room temperature, tossing occasionally.


Remove vegetables from the marinade and discard marinade.


Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking.


Working in batches as needed, arrange marinated vegetables over the grill grates and cook, covered, until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes (depending on vegetable), flipping once or twice.


Transfer vegetables to a cutting board, and chop into bite-size pieces. Set aside.


For the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


Add pasta and cook until just tender, 12 to 14 minutes.


Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.


Add remaining oil and garlic and toss to combine.


Stir in marjoram, cheese, and reserved vegetables, and toss to combine.


Transfer to bowls or a large platter and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

500

Total Fat

17g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

5mg

Sodium

530mg

Total Carbohydrate

73g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

9g

Protein

15g

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