Roasted Tomatoes Chillies and Capers on GI (lentil) pasta

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
3 tbsp, drained Capers, canned 1 tbsp Olive Oil 16 slice, large (1/4" thick) Onions, raw 20 Parsley 1 small Peppers, sweet, red, fresh 400 Red Ripe Tomatoes 4 oz explore cuisine organic red lentil spaghetti (by CASSIECATY)
Directions
Method
1.Preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7. Arrange the tomatoes in a large roasting tin and nestle the onion wedges in between. Sprinkle with the chopped chillies and drizzle with the oil, then season lightly. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the onions begin to char and the tomatoes are soft but not disintegrating.
2.Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until al dente. Drain away most of the cooking water, leaving 2-3 tablespoons behind to help prevent the pasta from sticking.
3.Mix the roasted tomatoes and onion into the pasta with the parsley and capers. Season to taste, and serve with a green salad.
Cook's tips
The tomatoes and onion can be roasted in advance and warmed through before serving. As a variation, add 150g large cooked prawns when mixing the pasta and vegetables

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 423.7
  • Total Fat: 9.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 415.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 74.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
  • Protein: 17.2 g

Member Reviews
  • YUKONJO-JO
    This is just the thing I've been looking for. I used 1 tsp of dried chilies and plain old speg.(a sprinkle of dried parsley) Tried it with lg shrimp but will use a mild spicey sausage next time....Thanks for the great meal ideas! - 11/23/10