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How To Make Mediterranean Pasta

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.

You Will Need

  • 500 g penne pasta
  • 2 onions , roughly chopped
  • 2 courgettes , roughly chopped
  • 2 red peppers , roughly chopped
  • 2 green peppers , roughly chopped
  • 2 aubergines , roughly cubed
  • 600 g tinned plum tomatoes , chopped
  • 3 Tbsp herb de provence
  • 200 ml olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 large pot with lid
  • 1 slotted spoon
  • 1 large frying pan
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 tongs
  • 1 colander
  • 1 table spoon

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.

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    0 out of 1 person found this comment helpful Anonymous  (177 days ago)

    looks amazing

    Anonymous  (191 days ago)

    looks great (and easy) going to try it tonight

    Krogon  (196 days ago)

    This is one of my favorites, simple healthy and delicious !

    sarah90222  (221 days ago)

    god i feel hungry after that

    Anonymous  (373 days ago)

    Looks Good!

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