Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Olives Recipe

Name: Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil (preferabley extra-virgin) plus additional for brushing zucchini; 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 1 pound whole-wheat penne or other tubular pasta; 2/3 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, chopped coarse; 6 ounces ricotta salata or feta cheese, diced; 1 1/2 cups whole small or torn large fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil (preferabley extra-virgin) plus additional for brushing zucchini
1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 pound whole-wheat penne or other tubular pasta
2/3 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, chopped coarse
6 ounces ricotta salata or feta cheese, diced
1 1/2 cups whole small or torn large fresh basil leaves

1
In a large bowl gently stir together tomatoes, onion, garlic paste, vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil
2
Brush one side of zucchini slices lightly with additional oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderate heat until hot and grill zucchini, oiled sides down, in batches, brushing tops with more oil before turning, 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until just tender but not soft.
4
Transfer zucchini as grilled to a small bowl.
5
In a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until just tender and drain well.
6
Add hot pasta to tomato mixture and toss well.
7
Cool pasta slightly and stir in zucchini, olives, cheese, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Pasta may be made 4 hours ahead and kept covered at room temperature.
9
Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes chopped, 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine, 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Olives falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Olives

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