Grilled Vegetable Pasta Primavera

Loaded with vegetables and fresh basil flavor, this pasta dish is fresh and lively. Use whole grain pasta for a healthy addition.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

Grilled Vegetables:

1 red pepper, quartered and seeded

1 yellow pepper, quartered and seeded

1 zucchini, sliced

1 Portobello mushroom, gills removed

1/2 onion, sliced in rounds

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

Pasta:

12 oz linguine, cooked according to package directions

1 cup halved grape tomatoes

1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Directions:

Grilled Vegetables:

Toss red and yellow peppers, zucchini, mushroom and onion with oil. Season with salt. Preheat George Foreman Grill for 5 minutes with lid closed.

Place vegetables on grill, cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender and well-marked. Cool slightly and cut into bite size pieces.

Pasta: Meanwhile, toss tomatoes with basil, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in pasta, Grilled Vegetables and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or room temperature.

Tip: Grilled asparagus is also a nice addition to this pasta.