California Grilled Veggie and Pesto Pasta Charred Summer Veggie Pasta with Fresh Basil Pesto Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (farfalle, penne, or rotini) 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red onion, sliced into rings 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Optional: pine nuts and fresh basil for garnish Directions: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and red onion in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill 3–4 minutes per side until charred and tender. Cut grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, grilled vegetables, and cherry tomatoes. Toss with pesto until evenly coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil, if using. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a pasta salad. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #grilledveggies #vegetarianpasta #pestopasta #summerdinners #californiacooking #freshflavors #veggiepasta #basilpesto #easyvegetariandinner #chargrilledveggies #pastaideas #meatlessmeal #colorfulplate #mediterraneanpasta #healthycomfortfood #pastaandveggies #plantbaseddinner #homemadepesto #pastaart #seasonaleating So fresh, so grilled, so California This Grilled Veggie & Pesto Pasta is bursting with color, flavor, and feel-good vibes.

Mom's Beef Shish Kabobs Juicy Marinated Beef Shish Kabobs with Veggies, Just Like Mom Made Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste Metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 min if wooden) Directions: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add beef cubes to the marinade, toss well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best flavor). Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread beef, peppers, onion, and zucchini alternately onto skewers. Grill kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is browned on the outside and cooked to your desired doneness. Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating) | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 2 hrs 32 minutes Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shishkabobs #beefkabobs #grilledmeat #grillseason #familyrecipes #marinatedbeef #kabobskewers #homestylegrilling #summergrill #bbqrecipes #sirloinsteak #grilledveggies #kabobnight #beefrecipes #cookoutideas #simplegrilling #easybbq #veggiekabobs #momsrecipes #flavorpacked Nothing beats Mom’s Beef Shish Kabobs on the grill! Juicy marinated steak + colorful veggies = the ultimate summer meal!