Grilled Syrian Pasta
A hearty, flavorful pasta dish inspired by Syrian cuisine, featuring grilled vegetables and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Penne pastawhole wheat or regular
- ●1 medium Grilled eggplantgrilled over medium heat
- ●1 medium Grilled zucchinigrilled over medium heat
- ●1 medium Red bell peppergrilled over medium heat
- ●1 cup Cherry tomatoeshalved
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilfor grilling and sauce
- ●2 tbsp Lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 clove Garlicminced
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Grill eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and lightly charred.
- 3
Slice the grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 5
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 7
Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to release their juices.
- 8
Add grilled vegetables, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- 9
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetable sauce.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.