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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Capellini Nests With Grilled Vegetables Recipe?

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 x garlic, clove, chopped, 3 tsp minced fresh basil, 1 Tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Capellini Nests With Grilled Vegetables Recipe Recipe

Name: Capellini Nests With Grilled Vegetables Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 x garlic, clove, chopped; 3 tsp minced fresh basil; 1 Tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 pch salt; 1 x 450 g package capellini noodles freshly cracked black pepper Vegetable Filling; 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil freshly cracked black pepper; 2 x baby eggplant salt; 2 med leek, white part only; 2 lrg portobello mushroom; 1/2 c. sugar snap peas; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 x red pepper, diced; 1/4 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 2 sm yellow tomato, diced for garnish fresh minced basil, for garnish

Capellini Nests With Grilled Vegetables Recipe

Eats Now Editorial Team · 595 kcal · General

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Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for garnish
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place rack in bottom third of oven.
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Mix extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil, cheese and salt together in a bowl.
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Brush a large non-stick 12 c. muffin tin with the extra virgin olive oil mix.
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Boil capellini in salted water for 21/2 to 3 min.
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Drain pasta but don't rinse.
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Noodles will be sticky.
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Divide noodles proportionately between 12 muffin c.. Let noodles cold.
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Use your fingers to press noodles up the sides of the muffin c. to create nest shapes.
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Brush nests with a little extra virgin olive oil mix.
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Reserve remaining extra virgin olive oil mix for vegetables.
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Sprinkle nests with cracked black pepper.
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Bake noodle nests on bottom rack of oven for 10 min or possibly till noodles are golden brown on bottom.
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Move to upper rack and broil for about 5 min till golden brown and crispy around edges.
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Remove from oven to cold.
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Vegetable Filling:Preheat grill.
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Slice the eggplant in thin lengthwise slices and sprinkle with some salt.
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Cut green ends off leeks.
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Leaving the root end intact remove root hairs from leeks.
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Rinse leeks thoroughly under water using your hands to leaf through layers and remove sand.
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Pull stems off mushrooms and throw away.
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Cut snow peas into thirds and blanch in boiling, salted water for 3 min.
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Immerse into cool water and drain.
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Reserve peas for the end.
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Toss vegetables, except red pepper and peas, in oil till well coated.
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Grill all vegetables about 3 min on each side or possibly till proportionately browned.
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Remove vegetables from the grill and place back in bowl with remaining extra virgin olive oil mix.
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Allow vegetables to cold slightly then cut into small dice.
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Set aside.
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Heat 1 Tbsp.
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of extra virgin olive oil in a saute/fry pan.
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Add in diced red peppers and cook for 3 min or possibly till soft.
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Add in the diced grilled vegetables and toss well.
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Adjust the seasoning.
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Add in the snap peas.
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Toss several times till mix is warmed through.
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Stir in 1/4 c. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
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Place noodle nests back into hot oven to heat before finishing vegetables.
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Remove nests from oven and spoon vegetables into nests.
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Top with diced yellow tomatoes, freshly minced basil and more grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Capellini Nests With Grilled Vegetables Recipe

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