Well we got a bit of rain last night, but it is still warm outside. I don't think we got much here since it is just damp outside. But like I said yesterday, it is the beginning of Fall. Also like I pointed out, by the weekend it will be in the high 80's again, so there is still plenty of time "grillin' and chillin'." Here is a recipe that you can make for the weekend. A one bowl meal that your whold family will love. Try it this weekend.
PENNE WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES
About 23 to 30 shrimp raw (just buy a bag of frozen ones that are cleaned and deveined)
4 Roma Tomatoes seeded and chopped
3 skinny Zucchini (about 4 to 5" long) cut into 1" circles
2 yellow Squash cut into 1" circles
6 or 7 baby Portobello mushrooms cut in half
1 lb of Penne
For the dressing
1/2 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup white wine Vinegar
1/2 Red Onion chopped fine
1/2 bunch chopped Basil
about 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine this and whisk until blended, add the chopped Tomatoes and set aside.
Put a large pot of water on to boil. In a large plastic bag, put the Zucchini and the Squash, and the Mushrooms. Add about 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil, some salt and pepper. Have your grill hot and ready. Put the veggies on the grill to roast. In another bag, put some olive oil and salt and pepper and the shrimp. Put the shrimp on the grill, and grill on each side just until they turn pink. When the water is boiling, put in a handful of salt and the Penne. Cook just until al dente. While the Penne cooks remove the shrimp and veggies from the grill and set them aside. You want the veggies done but not mushy. When the pasta is done, drain and put into a large serving bowl, add the veggies and the shrimp. Toss gently. Add the dressing and toss together. A glass of White Wine is a great compliment to this dish.
Sit back and enjoy. You can eat this warm or at room temperature. Either way it is a satisfying meal all in one bowl.
Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce
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