Campfire Pasta With Grilled Vegetables Recipe
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 x zucchini or possibly yellow squash quartered lengthwise
- 1 med red onion, quartered
- 1 x red bell pepper, cored
- 3 x portabello mushroom caps, up to 4
- 8 ounce spaghetti">linguine or possibly spaghetti
- The words pasta and grilling are not commonly used in the same sentence, but which should not stop the adventurous cook.
- Lightly grilled vegetables can imbue pasta with a smoky, but not overpowering, essence.
- Preheat the grill till the coals are gray to white.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano, cayenne, and salt.
- Set aside.
- When the fire is ready, arrange the vegetables on the grill.
- Cook till the vegetables are tender, about 5 min on each side.
- Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board, let cold slightly, and coarsely chop.
- Toss the vegetables with the vinaigrette mix.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 3 qts of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Place the pasta in the boiling water, stir, and return to a boil.
- Cook till al dente, 8 to 10 min, stirring occasionally.
- Drain in a colander.
- Add in the pasta to the grilled vegetable mix and toss together.
- Serve with hot garlic bread.
- Makes 4 servings
extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, portabello mushroom caps
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/campfire-pasta-with-grilled-vegetables-98371 (may not work)