Summer Pasta
Summer pasta is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and fresh flavors. The result is an all in one and satisfying meal perfect for warm summer days, capturing the taste and feel of the season in every bite.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 766kcal
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 lbs grape tomatoes
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 5 cloves garlic
- 6 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs Montreal steak seasoning
Pasta
- 16 oz uncooked short cut pasta
Meat
- 2.5 lbs ground turkey
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 3 tbs Montreal steak seasoning
Toppings
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 tbs butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish and a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Drizzle a quarter of the olive oil into each pan.
Vegetables
- Pour the tomatoes into the glass baking dish. Add garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, till they have popped open.
- Place zucchini and squash on sheet pan. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top and sprinkle with Montreal steak seasoning. Place in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, till they have browned some.
Pasta
- Fill a large pot with water. Cook till boiling. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions to al dente. Set aside in a extra-large bowl.
Meat
- While the vegetables are cooking, and the pasta water is coming up to a boil let’s start the meat. To a large skillet add olive oil. Add ground turkey and seasonings. Cook over medium-high heat until it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once cooked, add to the noodles.
Assemble
- Once the vegetables and tomatoes are done, add them to the noodle and meat mixture. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, a tbs butter, and parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Stir to mix everything together.
Notes
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Eggs
You can add grilled or baked chicken instead of the turkey if you wish. I also add a drizzle of balsamic glaze to mine when plating.
To make lower fat, you can omit the butter and cut down on the amount of cheese you add.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 766kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 1165mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1733IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 469mg | Iron: 4mg
