Italian Brochettes with Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

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Italian Brochettes with Angel Hair Pasta
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Brochettes: Cut the eggplant and squash into pieces no more than 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Cut the mushrooms in half and bell peppers into strips.
  3. Quarter the onions, trimming the root ends but leaving the bottoms intact, removing the papery skins only if they're dirty.
  4. Trim the outer leaves of the fennel and take a paper thin slice off the root end to remove any dirt.
  5. Leave the base intact.
  6. Slice the fennel into 8 thin wedges.
  7. (Any loose leaves may be skewered individually.) Place the cut vegetables and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
  8. Marinade: Strip the thyme leaves from the stems, reserving the stems for grilling.
  9. In a food processor, blend the thyme leaves, cayenne, zest, salt and pepper.
  10. While the machine is running, add the garlic.
  11. Stop the machine and add the lemon juice.
  12. Turn on the machine and add the vegetable broth or olive oil in a slow stream through the feed tube.
  13. Process 1 minute.
  14. Pour the marinade over the cut vegetables.
  15. For the best flavor, let marinate 15 minutes.
  16. Prepare the grill, and cover to build an intense heat.
  17. Skewer the vegetables, alternating for color.
  18. (Reserve the leftover marinade.) Toss the thyme stems onto the heat shield or coals.
  19. Place the brochettes on the hot grill.
  20. Cover and let smoke 5 minutes.
  21. Uncover, turn the brochettes and continue cooking until the vegs.
  22. Are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
  23. Pasta: Meanwhile, drain the reserved marinade into a small, nonreactive saucepan.
  24. Add the tomato sauce and simmer.
  25. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions; drain.
  26. Return the pasta to the pot.
  27. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
  28. Serve with the grilled vegetables.
  29. Variation: Instead of pasta, substitute thick slices of soudough bread that have been brushed with marinade and lightly grilled.
  30. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 409.34 Kcal (1714 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.89g 3%
Cholesterol 0.16mg 0%
Sodium 889.08mg 37%
Potassium 1192mg 25%
Total Carbs 86.99g 29%
Sugars 18.41g 74%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g 53%
Protein 14.38g 29%
Vitamin C 55.8mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 275.3mg 1530%
Calcium 73.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.13 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.37g 3%
Cholesterol 0.03mg 0%
Sodium 174.05mg 37%
Potassium 233.35mg 25%
Total Carbs 17.03g 29%
Sugars 3.6g 74%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 53%
Protein 2.82g 29%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 53.9mg 1530%
Calcium 14.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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