Catelli Bistro Grilled Portobello and Spinach Pasta Salad



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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


Ingredients

  • 1(375 g) packageCatelli Bistro® Tri-Colour Penne
  • 1cupchopped asparagus
  • 3portobello mushroom caps, gills removed
  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • ¼teaspoonsalt
  • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
  • 2cupsbaby spinach
  • ½cupthinly sliced red onion
  • ½cupsliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained (packed in oil)
  • ½cupcrumbled goat cheese
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh basil
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette:

      ⅓cupolive oil
    • 2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
    • 2teaspoonslemon juice
    • ½teaspoonDijon mustard
    • 1clovegarlic, minced
    • ¼teaspoonsalt
    • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper

    Directions

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

    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.

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

    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

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