Penne Pasta with Grilled Veggies and Smoked Gouda

Name: Penne Pasta with Grilled Veggies and Smoked Gouda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 2 whole Zucchinis, Cut Into Wedges; 2 whole Bell Peppers, Quartered, Seed And Stem Removed; 1 whole Small Onion, Quartered, Remove The Outside Skin; Leave The Ends Intact, This Will Hold The Onion Together.; 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Leave Whole; 1/2 pints Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Large Enough In Size That The Tomatoes Won't Fall Through The Grill; 1 pound Penne Pasta; 8 ounces, weight Smoked Gouda Cheese, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Cubes; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
2 whole Zucchinis, Cut Into Wedges
2 whole Bell Peppers, Quartered, Seed And Stem Removed
1 whole Small Onion, Quartered, Remove The Outside Skin; Leave The Ends Intact, This Will Hold The Onion Together.
8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Leave Whole
1/2 pints Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Large Enough In Size That The Tomatoes Won't Fall Through The Grill
1 pound Penne Pasta
8 ounces, weight Smoked Gouda Cheese, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Cubes
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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Put a large pot of water on to boil.
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Combine the olive oil, garlic salt and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
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Prep veggies as detailed on the above list.
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Brush all of the veggies with the seasoned oil.
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Do not discard the remaining oil; it will go into the pasta at the end.
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Heat the grill to medium and put the onions on first for about 5 minutes.
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Now put the remaining veggies on the grill.
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Keep the lid down.
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Turn the veggies when they have nice grill marks on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
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Remove the veggies as the other sides get the same grill marks and they are done.
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Meanwhile; add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water, and cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente.
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When its done drain off the water and put the pasta into a large bowl.
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Remove the charred skin from the bell peppers, and cut all the veggies into about 1 inch pieces.
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Cut the mushrooms in half.
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Remember to discard the ends from the onions now.
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Toss the veggies and the smoked Gouda, as well as the remaining seasoned oil into the cooked and drained pasta.
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The pasta may need about 1 more tablespoon of oil.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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*This pasta would be great with grilled or roasted chicken added.
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It can be served at room temperature, so it would be great for a picnic or a party!

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, 2 whole Zucchinis, Cut Into Wedges, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta with Grilled Veggies and Smoked Gouda 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!