Main Dishes
July 26, 2017
Calories
107
Sodium
444mg
18% DV
Fat
4g
7% DV
Protein
4g
8% DV
Carbs
16g
5% DV
Fiber
4g
16% DV
Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Lemon and Mint
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Are you looking for an easy pasta recipe for your busy weeknight dinners? This garlic roasted cherry tomato pasta is just what you need. It's ready in 30 minutes, but still full of modern and exciting flavors. Made with fresh and healthy ingredients, it's a balanced vegetarian meal idea for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week). Quick and light with lemon and vegetables, it's just what your summer needs.
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For the garlic roasted cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tbsp capers chopped
2 pints cherry tomatoes halved
vine of the tomatoes optional, but encouraged
salt + black pepper to taste
1 tbsp brine from the capers
1/4 cup pasta cooking water optional
For the pasta
12 oz small pasta shapes I used fusilli
1/2 lemon zest only
1 lemon, filleted; fillets cut into bite-sized triangles
3 oz goat's or sheep's milk cheese, crumbled
1 large handful mint leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tbsp capers chopped
2 pints cherry tomatoes halved
vine of the tomatoes optional, but encouraged
salt + black pepper to taste
1 tbsp brine from the capers
1/4 cup pasta cooking water optional
For the pasta
12 oz small pasta shapes I used fusilli
1/2 lemon zest only
1 lemon, filleted; fillets cut into bite-sized triangles
3 oz goat's or sheep's milk cheese, crumbled
1 large handful mint leaves
Make the garlic roasted cherry tomatoes:
Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and wait for it to come up to temperature. Add the garlic and capers and sauté until fragrant...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
107
Sodium
444mg
18% DV
Fat
4g
7% DV
Protein
4g
8% DV
Carbs
16g
5% DV
Fiber
4g
16% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
0.76g
3%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
6%
Monosaturated Fat
2g
18%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
444mg
18%
Potassium
442mg
12%
Protein
4g
8%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
16%
Sugar
5g
11%
Vitamin A
1509IU
30%
Vitamin B6
0.78mg
39%
Vitamin C
51mg
86%
Calcium
42mg
4%
Iron
1mg
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.