Garlicky tomato pasta

Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Garlicky tomato pasta
30 min.
2
1263kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta game with a dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes and garlic? Our Garlicky Tomato Pasta is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy choice, boasting a perfect health score of 100. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that serves two – ideal for a cozy lunch or a charming dinner with a friend.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. By combining tender potatoes and pasta with juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes, you create a dish that's both hearty and refreshing. The richness of good quality olive oil, the aromatic presence of garlic, and a hint of heat from crushed chillies come together to produce a sauce that envelops every morsel, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor.

Not only is this Garlicky Tomato Pasta delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients, making it a wonderfully healthy option that doesn't compromise on taste. Perfect for those seeking to enjoy a balanced meal, it complements any dining occasion, whether served as a side dish or a main course. Don't forget to top it off with a generous sprinkle of your favorite cheese to add a savory finish that ties this dish together beautifully!

So grab your apron and let's get cooking! Experience the joy of creating a wholesome meal that will leave you satisfied and eager for a second helping.

Ingredients

  • small baking potatoes peeled quartered cut into small chunks
  • 200 shells ( 2 large handfuls)
  • medium tomatoes 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  garlic clove crushed finely chopped
  • pinch chili powder crushed
  • servings cheese grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Pour a boiled kettleful of water into a medium pan, salt the water and bring it back to the boil over a highish heat. Tip the potatoes into the water and boil for 5 minutes. Tip the pasta into the same water, give it a stir and continue to boil everything for about 10 minutes or until the pasta and potatoes feel soft when prodded with a fork.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the tomatoes into chunky pieces, then chop them a little bit more, as you would for a salsa. Scrape the tomatoes and their juice off the board into a bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix in the olive oil, garlic and crushed chilli until its all amalgamated.
  3. When the pasta and potatoes are cooked, toss them in the bowl with the tomato sauce until evenly coated. Divide the pasta between two bowls and serve with a sprinkling of grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1263kcal
Protein11.47%
Fat23.65%
Carbs64.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
110.88
Glycemic Load
129.51
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
51.327391427496%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.67mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
1.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1262.9kcal
63.14%
Fat:33.76g
51.94%
Saturated Fat:9.18g
57.4%
Carbohydrates:208.37g
69.46%
Net Carbohydrates:193.33g
70.3%
Sugar:13.47g
14.97%
Cholesterol:30mg
10%
Sodium:249.99mg
10.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.85g
73.7%
Vitamin B6:2.73mg
136.26%
Manganese:2.29mg
114.7%
Selenium:74.63µg
106.62%
Potassium:3671.92mg
104.91%
Vitamin C:72.93mg
88.4%
Phosphorus:761.89mg
76.19%
Magnesium:245.01mg
61.25%
Fiber:15.04g
60.16%
Copper:1.15mg
57.47%
Vitamin B3:10.23mg
51.16%
Vitamin B1:0.75mg
50.03%
Vitamin A:2371.54IU
47.43%
Iron:8.01mg
44.51%
Vitamin K:45.21µg
43.06%
Folate:156.46µg
39.11%
Calcium:349.19mg
34.92%
Zinc:4.92mg
32.81%
Vitamin E:4.78mg
31.84%
Vitamin B5:2.83mg
28.3%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.39%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.3%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%