Caesar Pasta Primavera
Recipe from Family Circle

Fire-roasting the vegetables in this recipe brings out their natural sweetness. Try this the next time you grill for a new favorite meatless main dish.


Caesar Pasta Primavera

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Grilled Vegetables, Low Fat Dinners, Low Sodium, Mushrooms, Pasta Primavera, Peppers, Spaghetti, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta, Yellow Squash
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  packages (10 ounces each)
    white mushrooms
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  • 1  package (12 ounces)
    firm cherry tomatoes
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  • 1 
    sweet onion (about 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 2 
    summer squash (1 pound total), cut into 1/4-inch slices
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  • 2 
    red sweet peppers (1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 1/2  cup
    reduced-calorie Caesar dressing, (such as Ken's Lite)
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  • 12  ounces
    whole-wheat spaghetti
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  • 1/2  cup
    shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, for garnish
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Directions
1.
Heat gas grill to medium-high or prepare charcoal grill with medium-hot coals. Lightly coat grill rack with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
2.
Evenly divide vegetables and thread alternately onto 8 metal skewers
3.
Generously brush veggies with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly charred. Carefully turn and grill covered for an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables soften and are lightly charred. Remove to a large serving platter and keep warm.
4.
Cook pasta following package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.
5.
Serve the vegetables on a bed of pasta. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and basil.
6.
Do-Ahead Tip: Assemble skewers; place on a platter and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate. Brush with dressing just before grilling.
Nutrition information
Calories 476, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 434 mg, Carbohydrate 96 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 21 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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