Grilled Garden Pasta Recipe

Name: Grilled Garden Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup water; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ½ cup dark brown sugar; 10 roma tomatoes, quartered; 12 lb asparagus, trimmed; 2 onions; 1 red bell pepper; 1 orange bell pepper; 1 medium zucchini; 1 medium yellow squash; 8 ounces button mushrooms; 24 green beans, blanched; 1 cup frozen sweet peas; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 8 ounces bow tie pasta, al dente

Servings: persons

¾ cup water
⅓ cup olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup dark brown sugar
10 roma tomatoes, quartered
12 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 onions
1 red bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
8 ounces button mushrooms
24 green beans, blanched
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1 pint grape tomatoes
8 ounces bow tie pasta, al dente

1
Prepare charcoal grill and wood chips.
2
Add first 7 ingredients to a large pot.
3
Cook over medium high heat till tomatoes are soft.
4
Use a potato masher to smash tomatoes.
5
Reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer, sauce should reduce by 1/3.
6
Chop/slice onion, asparagus, peppers, squash, zucchini, and green beans into 3/4 to 1 inch pieces.
7
Quarter mushrooms.
8
When coals are gray add wood chips.
9
Add onion to a sprayed grill basket and grill over hot coals for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add remaining vegetables, except peas and grape tomatoes, to grill pan.
11
Grill and toss for 7-10 minutes till tender crisp.
12
Remove from heat and add to pan with sauce along with peas and grape tomatoes.
13
Cover and allow to rest 5 minutes.
14
Toss with pasta.
15
Serve.

1680

kcal

Calories

Fat

292

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup water, ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste), 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Garden Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Garden Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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