Fresh pepper and zucchini pasta
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PREP TIME
10 min
Makes
4 Servings
* PLUS Cooking time: 5 minutes
Fresh pepper and zucchini pasta recipe.Photo, Michael Graydon
Fresh zucchini and crispy bell peppers makes this colourful dish a healthy and satisfying meal. Top with freshly shaven parmesan and serve.
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomato
- 2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
- 5 tbsp lemon juice , about 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 450-g pkg angel hair or capellini pasta
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water over high. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes and peppers and place in a very large bowl. Stir in oregano, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Cut zucchini into quarters lengthwise, then thinly slice and set aside.
- When water is boiling, add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 5 min. Add zucchini for the last min of cooking. Drain well.
- Add pasta and zucchini to tomato mixture. Toss to mix evenly. Stir in cheese. Serve sprinkled with more cheese, if you like.
- Kitchen Tip: Use a 130-g log of goat cheese instead of parmesan for a creamier sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 708,
- Protein
- 26 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 100 g,
- Fat
- 23 g,
- Fibre
- 10 g,
- Sodium
- 976 mg.
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