CATELLI BISTRO GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Catelli Bistro Grilled Portobello and Spinach Pasta Salad image

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

Provided by Catelli®

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Catelli®

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

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
⅓ 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 332 mg, Sugar 7.4 g