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Grilled Pasta Packets

<p>Grape tomatoes, red onions and basil bring springtime freshness and flavor to these Grilled Pasta Packets.</p>
6 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Penne, Whole Wheat
  • 1 cup slice Onion, Red
  • 1/2 cups chop Basil, Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano, Dried
  • 3 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/4 cups Balsamic Vinegar

Serving Day Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups halve Grape Tomatoes

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 1 packet
  • 446 Calories
  • 16g Total Fat
  • 7g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 34mg Cholesterol
  • 340mg Sodium
  • 57g Total Carb
  • 1g Fiber
  • 7g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 21g Protein
  • 14 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, until just al dente.
  2. In a large bowl combine penne pasta, red onions, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Pour over salad, stirring to combine.
  4. Add mozzarella cheese to salad and stir.
  5. Divide pasta between aluminum foil, placing in the center and folding into a packet.
  6. Grill on low 10-12 minutes, shaking the packets half way through to redistribute pasta.
  7. Serve topped with tomatoes.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, until just al dente.
  2. In a large bowl combine penne pasta, red onions, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Pour over salad, stirring to combine.
  4. Add mozzarella cheese to salad and stir.
  5. Divide between indicated number of gallon freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Place contents of bag in the center of aluminum foil, folding into a packet.
  3. Grill on low 10-12 minutes, shaking the packets half way through to redistribute pasta.
  4. Serve topped with tomatoes.

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