I made this Mediterranean fusilli pasta with tomatoes peppers and olives, from some leftover roasted peppers that I made for the previous day, and some leftover salad tomatoes. This pasta was delicious, full of fiber and satisfying.
It is perfect for a family meal or a dinner for two when you want something satisfying and comforting. It is a perfect summer pasta recipe, great for lunch, dinner or a garden party. Great for an office lunch too.
Cooking the tomatoes facilitates the release of lycopene
The tomatoes are cooked in a way that enhances their flavor and facilitates the release of lycopene, a phytonutrient believed to have cancer-protecting properties, and without burning the oil, which can release some cancer-inducing compounds when it goes pass its smoking point
Choose organic if you can
If you choose wheat pasta, I would suggest to go an organic quality to avoid pesticides like glyphosate, or even better you can choose an organic wholemeal pasta, like Biona or Seeds of Change.
What you need for this fusilli pasta
A delicious vegan recipe, healthy and inexpensive, perfect for a winter evening in. Gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free.”
The perfect pasta recipe for the summer, full of Mediterranean flavors and vegetables.”
- 75 gr of pasta (fusilli)
- 2 1/2 roasted peppers ( red and yellow)
- 1 big salad tomato
- 5-6 pitted black olives
- a sprinkle of extra-virgin olive oil
- some freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove ( optional)
- a pinch of chili flakes
- a generous pinch of oregano
- sea salt to taste;
How to make this roasted vegetables Mediterranean fusilli pasta
- Cut the tomato into small pieces and place it in a pan with a sprinkle of olive oil, some oregano, and chili flakes and let it sweat at low heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the roasted peppers cut in pieces and the olives cut in two, and let it sweat for 3-4 minutes more
- In the meantime cook the pasta according to the packet instructions and make sure that is “al dente”
- Drain the pasta and place it in the pan with sauce, stir, add the Parmesan and serve!
Make it a full meal..
Adding some lean proteins will make this pasa a full meal, and even reduce the glucose and insulin response. Try it with some tuna or salmon flakes…
