Penne with Grilled Vegetables

A light and refreshing summer dish featuring grilled asparagus, bell peppers, and onions, tossed with cooked penne, mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of Italian seasoning.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Italian
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 8ozsPenne
  • 1lbAsparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1mediumGreen Bell Pepper, sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 1mediumRed Bell Pepper, sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 1mediumWhite Onion, sliced into 1-inch rings
  • 3clovesGarlic, minced
  • 4Scallions, sliced
  • 8ozsShiitake Mushrooms, sliced
  • 2cupsChinese Cabbage, shredded
  • 2tspsItalian Seasoning
  • 1/2tspBlack Pepper
  • 1/4tspSalt
  • 1cupMozzarella Cheese, shredded

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

    10m
  2. 2

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss the asparagus, bell peppers, and onion slices with a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    5mmedium-high heat
  3. 3

    Grill the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. Transfer the grilled vegetables to a cutting board and roughly chop.

    10m
  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne, grilled vegetables, minced garlic, sliced scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and shredded Chinese cabbage.

    5m
  5. 5

    Drizzle the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt over the pasta mixture, and toss gently to combine. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and toss again.

    5m