Quick Mediterranean Pasta

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Quick Mediterranean Pasta
45 min.
6
180kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and versatile side dish or snack that's both vegetarian and vegan, not to mention dairy-free? Look no further! This Quick Mediterranean Pasta is the perfect addition to your antipasti platter, a delightful starter, or a simple snack to enjoy any time of day. With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily towards healthy carbs and a good balance of protein and fat, this pasta salad is not only tasty but also nutritious.

It's a breeze to make, requiring just about 45 minutes of your time, and it serves six, making it ideal for gatherings or to enjoy throughout the week. The best part? It only requires a handful of ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry and fridge, like spaghetti, bread crumbs, and some aromatic herbs. Dive into the Mediterranean flavors with this easy, adaptable recipe that promises to elevate your dining experience.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs 
  • teaspoon basil dried
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • ounces pasta like spaghetti 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Rinse with cool water.
  2. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl mix the bread crumbs, oregano, basil, and cooled pasta.
  4. Pour olive oil to your likening over the mixture.
  5. Serve salad cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein12.58%
Fat16%
Carbs71.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.83
Glycemic Load
11.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.6339129582857%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.91kcal
9%
Fat:3.16g
4.87%
Saturated Fat:0.49g
3.06%
Carbohydrates:31.77g
10.59%
Net Carbohydrates:30.16g
10.97%
Sugar:1.3g
1.45%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:35.46mg
1.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.6g
11.2%
Selenium:25.04µg
35.78%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.05%
Phosphorus:79.82mg
7.98%
Fiber:1.62g
6.47%
Vitamin K:6.67µg
6.35%
Copper:0.13mg
6.32%
Magnesium:24.05mg
6.01%
Iron:0.99mg
5.52%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.22%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.82%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.13%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.24%
Folate:12.93µg
3.23%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.07%
Potassium:101.72mg
2.91%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.62%
Calcium:25.25mg
2.53%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.92%
Source:Allrecipes