How To Make Mediterranean Pasta
A delicious Mediterranean Pasta Recipe. Colourful and extremely healthy- it is an ideal vegetarian meal. Another great alternative Pasta dish. Enjoy our Mediterranean Pasta recipe.
Step 1: Fry the onions and peppers
Put the frying pan over a high heat and add a drop of oil. Add the chopped onions and chopped peppers and fry for approximately 4 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large bowl.
Step 2: Fry the courgettes
Add some more oil to the frying pan and cook the courgettes for a further 4 minutes. Transfer the courgettes to the large bowl with the onions and the peppers.
Step 3: Fry the aubergines
Add a little more oil to the frying pan and cook the aubergines for 4 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the other vegetables and turn off the heat.
Step 4: Boil the water
Half fill the large pot with water, add a sprinkling of salt and a drop of oil and place on a high heat. Cover and wait for the water to boil.
Step 5: Simmer the vegetables
While you wait for the water to boil, return the frying pan to a low heat and add all of the fried vegetables from the bowl. Additionally, put in the tomatoes and the herb de provence. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
Step 6: Cook the pasta
Once the water in the pot is boiling, remove the lid and add the pasta. Allow to cook for approximately 11 minutes.
Step 7: Drain the pasta
Using the colander, drain the pasta.
Step 8: Add the pasta to the vegetables
Mix the pasta into the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and stir thoroughly. Allow to warm through for a minute before serving.
Step 9: Serve and enjoy
Heap the pasta into a serving bowl and drizzle over a little olive oil. A dish packed full of nutritious vegetables - no wonder those in the Mediterranean live longer! Serve with garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
