4 penne grilled mint Recipes

zucchini, trimmed , halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing ), coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, dried crushed red pepper, penne or ziti pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, crumbled ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese; about 3 oz)

fresh cilantro, fresh mint, cotija cheese, toasted pecan halves, kosher salt, garlic cloves, serrano chile, seeded and sliced, extravirgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, hot cooked penne pasta (about 3 oz uncooked ), tomatoes, halved

pasta (whole wheat penne), chicken breasts (pounded thin), paprika (hot and smoky), salt and pepper, spinach , pesto (aka spanakopita pesto, see below), handful walnuts (toasted ), handful feta (crumbled ), baby spinach (packed), fresh herb (chopped , i used a combination of parsley, dill and mint), garlic, walnuts (toasted ), feta, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper