Takes 15 mins
A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal613
- fat21g
- saturates3g
- carbs90g
- sugars7g
- fibre7g
- protein16g
- salt1.5g
Ingredients
- 250g spaghetti
- 200g cherry tomato, halved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- small bunch basil, leaves torn and stems removed
Basil
ba-zilMost closely associated with Mediterranean cooking but also very prevalent in Asian food, the…
- 10 good quality black olives (not in brine), roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp caper, drained and rinsed
Capers
kay-perCapers are the small flower buds of the Capparis shrub that grows in the Mediterranean. As they…
- zest and juice 1 lemon
Lemon
le-monOval in shape with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile…
- shaved parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve
Parmesan
parm-ee-zanParmesan is a straw-coloured hard cheese with a natural yellow rind and rich, fruity flavour. It…
Method
Cook the pasta following pack instructions in salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a bowl with the oil, basil, olives, capers, lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of salt and mix together.
Drain the pasta, then return to the pan. Add the tomato mixture and mix again to combine. Serve with the cheese sprinkled on top.
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