Silvana's Mediterranean & basil pasta

Silvana's Mediterranean & basil pasta

Silvana Franco's fast, easy and healthy vegetarian pasta is perfect for a midweek meal

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 35 40 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Method

  1. To roast the veg, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Scatter the peppers, red onions, chillies and garlic in a large roasting tin. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle over the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, toss in the tomatoes and roast for another 15 minutes until everything is starting to soften and look golden.
  2. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, until tender but still with a bit of bite. Drain well.
  3. Remove the vegetables from the oven, tip in the pasta and toss lightly together. Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with parmesan to serve. If you have any leftovers it makes a great cold pasta salad - just moisten with extra olive oil if needed.

PER SERVING

452 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 86g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 7g, salt 0.1 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2002.

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Taste team comment

'Great food for friends - colourful but not too fancy. I had time to shop and cook after work without feeling stressed.'

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  • 08 January 2008

    Chocolate Lady rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this for friends as part of the January healthy eating resolution. It was lovely. I added some sunblush tomatoes together with the fresh ones. I will definately be making it again.

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  • 15 February 2008

    fran rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delish! I put in a bit more chilli and some sun dried toms, tastes great for lunch cold. But I have to say the portion size is extremely generous.

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  • 16 February 2008

    old fart rated this recipe

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  • 03 March 2008

    fran commented on this recipe

    Excellent!! Really easy way to get your veggie portions, v low in fat, just use whatever veg you have in. I added chilli, there was absolutly loads of it though - even after halving the quantities!

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  • 10 April 2008

    Julia commented on this recipe

    Fantastic recipe, I make this at least once a week and throw in whatever extras I have, sometimes bacon or mozzarella. The portion size is just right for my boyfriend who eats like a horse! A delicious way to get your veggies.

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  • 10 August 2008

    pilky rated and commented on this recipe

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    I was really suprised with this dish so easy and tasty

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  • 11 September 2008

    F1madxxx rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great hot or cold...and low in fat.

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    17 September 2008

    Rog rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really delicious. I used whole cherry tomatoes, rather than quartered small tomatoes.

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  • 27 September 2008

    Yummyfood rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is one of my favourite dishes as it's great for using up any leftover veg! For a little extra heat try a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes for the last 15 mins of cooking. Also delicious served with grated cheese on top...

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  • 22 October 2008

    Moley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is really tasty despite there not being a sauce. Really easy to make too!

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    03 January 2009

    HHH rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is so easy to make and really yummy. As a cold dish this will also make a great pack lunch to take to work.

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  • 05 February 2009

    linkevica rated this recipe

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  • 07 April 2009

    Gillh007 rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is a great dish. I added 2 portions of Salmon, flaked into it towards the end of cooking - wonderful. Freezes really well. Well worth it. Will do again.

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  • 29 April 2009

    ChefInTraining rated and commented on this recipe

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    It was suprisingly delicous. I added some pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and some olives at the end and it was delicous. I will definitely make it again!

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  • 23 July 2009

    SaraW rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really yummy however with the chillis, my 3 young boys found it a bit too hot so I've made a version with no chillis and it's just as tasty.

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  • 26 August 2009

    Franniban commented on this recipe

    I added corgettes (over load from the allotment) aubergine and rosemary in the first roasting. Then I added capers and balsamic vinegar rather than sugar. Absolutely delishous! Husband loved it. Made real change from chucking all the above in a pan and boiling it! I roasted the veg for a lot longer tho.

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  • 11 September 2009

    Jessica rated this recipe

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  • 15 October 2009

    paddygas rated and commented on this recipe

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    This went down a treat, so easy to make, so much more you can do with it also.

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  • Binder photo ND

    14 November 2009

    ND rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Was tasty and very simple to make , I followed the advice on balsamic vinegar instead of sugar and added courgettes too.

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  • 16 November 2009

    farahrahim7 commented on this recipe

    i havent made it yet but it looks a bit plain and boring and i aynt sure if i should make it in skl . i mite get a shytt mark! x

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 35 40 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

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452 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 86g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 7g, salt 0.1 g

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