Fettuccine With Grilled Summer Vegetables

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Fettuccine With Grilled Summer Vegetables

Recipe By : http://www.lhj.com
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta & Couscous Vegetables
Ladies Home Journal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 large garlic cloves -- skewered, unpeeled
2 green bell peppers -- quartered
1 red bell pepper -- quartered
1 eggplant -- sliced lengthwise
-- 1/2-inch thick
1 large red onion -- sliced 1/2-inch
-- thick
2 large zucchini -- sliced lengthwise
-- 1/4-inch thick
8 large plum tomatoes -- halved lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt -- divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound fettuccine -- cooked according to
-- package directions

1. Heat grill.

2. Brush garlic, bell peppers, eggplant, onion, zucchini and tomatoes with oil
and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Grill garlic 10 to 20 minutes, bell pepper
s 12 to 15 minutes, eggplant 10 to 12 minutes, onion 8 to 12 minutes, zucchini
and tomatoes 5 to 10 minutes, over medium-hot heat, turning occasionally, until
vegetables are tender.

3. Remove garlic from skin and mash with fork; set aside. Cool and peel bell
peppers. Cut bell peppers and remaining grilled vegetables into bite-size piec
es. Toss all the vegetables in a large serving bowl with basil, thyme, remaini
ng 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and mashed garlic. Toss with hot pasta. Makes 6 se
rvings.

Everything's coming up veggies now—so why not take advantage. Grill up a
bunch
and toss with fettuccine or your favorite pasta.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 to 20 minutes Degree of difficulty: easy
Low-fat

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