"Campfire Pasta" With Grilled Vegetables Recipe

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.