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Spicy Pasta

with Mozzarella, Dried Tomatoes, Oregano and Pine Nuts
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Spicy Pasta

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
very easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 25 min.
Ready in
Calories:
574
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This pasta is very well-rounded and full of important nutrients. This dish contains fiber, vitamin B, cell-protecting lycopene, protein from the mozzarella and unsaturated fatty acids from the olive oil and pine nuts. 

The buffalo mozzarella tastes significantly more flavorful than mozzarella made from cow's milk. If you would like a side, pair this pasta with a green salad for added fiber. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie574 cal.(27 %)
Protein25 g(26 %)
Fat29 g(25 %)
Carbohydrates50 g(33 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage11 g(37 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4.4 mg(37 %)
Vitamin K7.1 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁0.7 mg(70 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin8.6 mg(72 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate80 μg(27 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin6.9 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.2 μg(40 %)
Vitamin C21 mg(22 %)
Potassium739 mg(18 %)
Calcium309 mg(31 %)
Magnesium146 mg(49 %)
Iron4.9 mg(33 %)
Iodine15 μg(8 %)
Zinc4 mg(50 %)
Saturated fatty acids10.5 g
Uric acid82 mg
Cholesterol29 mg
Complete sugar1 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
1 oz sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
5 ozs Whole Grain Pasta (farfalle, bow- or butterfly-shaped)
salt
4 ozs Buffalo mozzarella
3 sprigs oregano
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 oz Pine nuts
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Pine nutsolive oiloreganosalt
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Skillet, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 1

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl with boiling water and let soak for 15 minutes.

2.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 2

Cook the pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.

3.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 3

Drain the mozzarella well and tear into small pieces.

4.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 4

Rinse oregano, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop.

5.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 5

Drain the soaked tomatoes, squeeze out gently and coarsely chop.

6.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 6

Heat the olive oil in a pan and lightly brown the pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

7.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 7

Add tomatoes and sauté briefly. Add 2 tablespoons of the hot pasta water.

8.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 8

Strain the pasta and drain well.

9.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 9

Add pasta to the pan and mix well with pine nuts and chopped tomatoes.

10.
Spicy Pasta preparation step 10

Add mozzarella and oregano and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Comments

bailey123's picture
This is one my new favorite pasta recipes! So delicious (and easy to make)!