Fast, healthy and budget-friendly, this pasta dish is a sure-fire midweek winner!
Nutrition
1726 kj Energy
4.7g Fat Total
0.9g Saturated Fat
6.4g Fibre
15.8g Protein
1mg Cholesterol
88mg Sodium
72.2g Carbs (total)
Spaghetti with capsicum, tomato and ricotta
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 red capsicum, quartered
- 2 yellow capsicum, quartered
- 350g spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat a grill on high heat. Place capsicum, skin side up, on a tray and grill for 10 minutes or until skin turns black. Place capsicum in a plastic bag. Twist top to seal. Set aside for 5 minutes. Peel and discard capsicum skin. Roughly chop capsicum flesh.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender.
Step 3
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add capsicum, tomato, basil, ricotta and salt and pepper. Toss over low heat until heated through. Divide pasta between serving bowls. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.
Author: Kim Meredith
Image credit: John Paul Urizar
Publication: Super Food Ideas
