Pasta Salad with Eggplant, Zucchini and Squash

Name: Pasta Salad with Eggplant, Zucchini and Squash
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 567 grams medium eggplant (about , ends trimmed; 237 milliliters loosely packed fresh basil leaves, sliced; 59 milliliters olive oil; 59 milliliters red wine vinegar; 8 servings Salt and pepper; 454 grams short pasta such as penne or shells; 2 yellow squash, cut into small pieces; 2 zucchini, cut into small pieces

Pasta Salad with Eggplant, Zucchini and Squash might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 306 calories, 9g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up squash, salt and pepper, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Preheat a broiler or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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Water

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Broiler

Pot

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and place cut side down on a broiling pan or cut side up on oiled grates. Broil or grill until skin is crinkly and hard, about 15 minutes.

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Eggplant

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Grill

Frying Pan

Transfer to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Bowl

Transfer to a work surface and carefully scrape out flesh, discarding skin. (Eggplant will be hot, so use a kitchen towel to hold one end while you scrape out flesh with a large spoon.)

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Eggplant

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Kitchen Towels

Add zucchini and yellow squash to boiling water and bring back to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until just tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove, transfer to a colander and run under cold water.

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Yellow Squash