Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad
Tri-colour penne is paired with grilled portobello mushrooms, asparagus, baby spinach, red onion and sun-dried tomatoes, bringing earthy, fresh and lightly tangy flavours together. Crumbled goat cheese and a balsamic, lemon, Dijon and garlic dressing add creamy richness and brightness, making this vegetarian pasta salad well suited to a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 2
Meanwhile, preheat an 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 the grill and slice.
- 3
For the balsamic vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
- 4
Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to the pasta mixture; toss with the dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.
- Calories 318.97 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.84 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 31.74 g 12%
- Total Fat 18.72 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.64 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 86.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 585.83 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 29.18 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Baby Spinach, Balsamic Vinegar, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 318.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Baby Spinach, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Black Peppercorns. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 318.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad healthy?
- Grilled Portobello & Spinach Penne Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 318.97 calories and 9.84 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.64 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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