Catelli Bistro Grilled Portobello and Spinach Pasta Salad

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Simple and sophisticated ingredients come together to make a quick, vegetarian pasta salad that is perfect for weeknight dinners or even casual entertaining.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (375 g) package Catelli Bistro® Tri-Colour Penne

  • 1 cup chopped asparagus

  • 3 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • ½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained (packed in oil)

  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.

  3. Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

  4. Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.

Cook's Notes:

Top salad with grilled chicken breast for added protein if desired.

You can replace goat cheese with shaved Asiago or Parmesan cheese.

Use a spoon to scrape out the gills from mushroom caps.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447 Calories
21g Fat
54g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 332mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 562mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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