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Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/basil-pesto-pasta-with-grilled-vegetables/

Ingredients

The pasta and vegetables

  • 1 lb gluten free pasta
  • 1 ear corn
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pieces red pepper
  • ½ piece red onion
  • 1 piece zucchini
  • 1 piece squash
  • 12 oz sweet trio tomatoes
  • to taste salt & pepper

Basil pesto

  • 2 cups fresh packed basil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Slowly add olive oil while pulsing until smooth. Fold in parmesan cheese and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine red pepper, red onion, zucchini, and squash. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  5. Grill the vegetables in a grill basket until charred, about 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add tomatoes and grill until they burst, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Grill the corn, turning until charred, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Boil water in a pot and cook the gluten-free pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.
  8. Drain and rinse the pasta. Combine with pesto and toss until coated. Add grilled vegetables and toss again.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
422
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
39g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
598mg
Cholesterol
13mg

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