Meals Matter

Grilled Ratatoullie

Contributed By: jjbailey
Pampered Chef

Casual Cooking

Ingredients

Dressing

2 Tbls balsamic vinegar

2 Garlic cloves, pressed

2 tsp Dried oregano

1/2 tsp Salt

Vegetables and Pasta

5 Plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise

1 Medium eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 Medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 Large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters

1 Large sweet onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1/4 cup Olive oil

2 Tbls snipped fresh parsley

1 pound Uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta

Grated fresh parmesan

Preparation

1) For dressing, combine vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt in a small bowl; whisk and set aside.

2) Prepare vegetables and brush with oil. Snip parsley and set aside.

3) Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

4) Place vegetables on grill. Grill onion 10-12 minutes and romatoes, eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper 6-8 minutes, uncovered, turning once.

5) Remove vegetables from grill; cut into bite size pieces. Place vegetables in large bowl; drizzle with dressing and mix gently.

6) Place pasta in large shallow pasta bowl or platter. Spoon vegetable mixture over warm pasta. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Protein: 10 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Fiber: 6 g