Maggoty dustbin pasta

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Maggoty dustbin pasta
35 min.
12
287kcal

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If you're looking for a fun, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family meal or a gathering, Maggoty Dustbin Pasta is the recipe for you! This quirky, dairy-free delight combines the comforting texture of orzo pasta with a variety of colorful vegetables and savory additions, making it a satisfying side dish or a main course option.

The dish is packed with vibrant red peppers, sweetcorn, and peas, all stir-fried to perfection with a fragrant five-spice blend, adding an aromatic twist to the usual pasta experience. What truly elevates this recipe, though, is the shredded ham and a rich, umami-packed black bean sauce, creating layers of flavor that everyone will love. A dash of sesame oil rounds off the dish, adding a nutty finish that makes it irresistible.

Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is not only quick and easy but also perfect for feeding a crowd—serving up to 12 people! Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or a satisfying main course, Maggoty Dustbin Pasta is sure to become a family favorite. Give it a try, and you’ll see why this fun, flavorful recipe is one you’ll keep coming back to!

Ingredients

  • 400 orzo pasta 
  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • 326 regular corn drained canned
  • 175 pea-mond dressing frozen
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • tsp suya seasoning mix 
  • 280 ham shredded
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • 220 black bean garlic sauce 
  • tbsp sesame oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta using pack instructions.
  2. Drain, run under cold water, and drain again.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the veg oil in a large pan or wok, add the peppers, sweetcorn, peas, garlic and five-spice and stir-fry for a few mins.
  4. Add the ham, soy sauce, of the black bean sauce and the orzo, stir well and cook for 1-2 mins. Stir in the sesame oil and check seasoning.
  5. Heat the remaining black bean sauce in microwave. Tip pasta into a large bowl or a small, clean dustbin or cauldron.
  6. Drizzle over remaining sauce and let everyone dig in.

Nutrition Facts

Calories287kcal
Protein18.6%
Fat27.81%
Carbs53.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.38
Glycemic Load
14
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.389130421307%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.64kcal
14.33%
Fat:8.96g
13.78%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.11%
Carbohydrates:38.85g
12.95%
Net Carbohydrates:34.35g
12.49%
Sugar:5.6g
6.22%
Cholesterol:14.47mg
4.82%
Sodium:365.29mg
15.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.48g
26.96%
Selenium:26.96µg
38.51%
Vitamin C:27.19mg
32.96%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.34%
Fiber:4.51g
18.03%
Phosphorus:166.07mg
16.61%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.97%
Vitamin A:708.66IU
14.17%
Folate:54.64µg
13.66%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.35%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.17%
Iron:1.94mg
10.77%
Magnesium:42.28mg
10.57%
Vitamin K:10.81µg
10.29%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.7%
Copper:0.18mg
9.05%
Potassium:299.22mg
8.55%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.02%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.06%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.68%
Calcium:29.11mg
2.91%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.49%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.09%