Sweet pepper pasta

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
96%
Sweet pepper pasta
20 min.
4
383kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious dish that’s not only scrumptious but also incredibly healthy? Look no further than this Sweet Pepper Pasta! Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this dish is the perfect choice for a quick weekday lunch, a delightful side, or even a satisfying main course. With a health score of 96, this recipe is not just dairy-free but also an epitome of a wholesome diet!

The standout ingredient in this recipe is undoubtedly the sweet Peppadew cherry peppers, which add a unique sweetness and pop of color to your plate. Combined with perfectly cooked trompetti or fusilli pasta, this is a pasta dish that defies the ordinary. The fragrant aroma of sautéed onions and garlic creates a wonderfully inviting atmosphere, making it the ideal comfort food without the guilt.

Thanks to its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip this up even on your busiest days. And with only 383 calories per serving, you can indulge without feeling weighed down. Tossing in a handful of fresh rocket or watercress adds a lovely peppery kick, while also introducing essential nutrients. With its luscious, chunky sauce and colorful presentation, this Sweet Pepper Pasta will not only please your palate but will also impress your guests!

Ingredients

  • 350 rotini pasta 
  • tsp olive oil 
  • large onion roughly chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 375 pasilla peppers sweet sliced
  • 85 watercress 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, then fry the onion over a medium-high heat for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further 2-3 mins.
  3. Drain the peppers, reserving their juice, then stir into the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins to heat through. Blitz the mixture in a food processor, with 75ml/2fl oz reserved juice from the peppers and 75ml/2fl oz cooking liquid from the pasta, to make a chunky sauce.
  4. Drain the pasta and return it to the pan.
  5. Add the pepper mixture, then season to taste. Toss with the rocket or watercress while still hot, so it just begins to wilt, then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories383kcal
Protein13.8%
Fat8.93%
Carbs77.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
27.51
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.582173865774%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
4.43mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
5.2mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
16.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:382.84kcal
19.14%
Fat:3.8g
5.84%
Saturated Fat:0.63g
3.94%
Carbohydrates:73.96g
24.65%
Net Carbohydrates:68.79g
25.01%
Sugar:6.23g
6.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:18.58mg
0.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.21g
26.43%
Vitamin C:87.76mg
106.37%
Selenium:55.89µg
79.85%
Vitamin K:61.68µg
58.74%
Manganese:1.04mg
52.1%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.26%
Phosphorus:210.04mg
21%
Fiber:5.17g
20.68%
Vitamin A:1025.85IU
20.52%
Copper:0.35mg
17.51%
Magnesium:64.34mg
16.08%
Potassium:490.1mg
14%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.44%
Vitamin B3:2.03mg
10.17%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.73%
Iron:1.62mg
8.98%
Folate:34.21µg
8.55%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.82%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.59%
Calcium:64.61mg
6.46%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.91%