VEGAN ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH VEGETABLES AND OLIVES
A classic vegan pasta salad from Italy's Southern regions consisting of sauteed vegetables and dressed with a vegan olive-based sauce.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Mix to coat and set aside.
- Combine pitted olives, parsley, capers, red pepper flakes, 1/2 of the garlic, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil in a mini food processor. Blend to create a rough, runny paste. Set dressing aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute eggplant until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Add remaining extra-virgin olive oil and saute zucchini until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to soak any excess oil.
- Cook bell pepper, onion, and remaining 1/2 of the garlic in the same skillet until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and heat until they begin to blister. Return eggplant and zucchini to the skillet and mix to combine. Remove from heat and transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature.
- Mix pasta and dressing with the vegetables; toss to coat. Add more olive oil if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 255.3 mg, Sugar 7 g
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