LINGUINE WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES AND HERB BREAD CRUMBS

LINGUINE WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES AND HERB BREAD CRUMBS

Ingredients for 6 Servings

1 lb Linguine, Spaghetti or Thin Spaghetti, uncooked
5 slices White or wheat bread
1 med Yellow squash, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices
1 med Zucchini squash, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices
1 small Eggplant, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices
1 med Onion, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices
3 large Red tomatoes, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices
1/2 bunch Fresh basil, finely chopped, OR
1 tsp Dry basil
1 tbsp Fresh thyme, finely chopped, OR
1 tsp Dry thyme
1 tbsp Fresh oregano, finely chopped, OR
1 tsp Dry oregano
1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
4 tbsp Lemon juice
3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Procedure:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Preheat oven to 250-o F.
3. Tear bread slices into small pieces, place on baking sheet and bake until dry, about 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, brush zucchini and yellow squash with a little vegetable oil and grill on both sides along with eggplant, onion and tomato slices.
5. Do not over-grill; keep fairly firm.
6. Cool slightly and chop into 3/8-inch pieces.
7. When bread is dry, crumble it with your hands or chop in food processor until crumbled.
8. In a small bowl, combine basil, thyme and oregano, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Toss crumbs in basil mixture to coat.
10. Heat oil in large saute pan.
11. Add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and grilled vegetables.
12. Heat thoroughly.
13. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if desired.
14. Toss vegetables with cooked pasta.
15. Divide into appropriate portion sizes.
16. Top with seasoned bread crumbs.
17. Serve immediately.
18. Each Serving Provides:
19. 700 Calories
20. 24.4 g Protein
21. 128 g Carbohydrates
22. 10.1 g Fat
23. 4 mg Cholesterol
24. 144 mg Sodium
25. Calories from Fat 13
26. Pasta: Courtesy of the National Pasta Association - www.ilovepasta.org


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