Speedy Fennel and Tomato Spaghetti

Pasta is always a great option when you are a little pushed for time, it is also very handy to have ready made in the fridge to grab on your way to wo...rk.

Choosing a wholegrain pasta or even one made from lentils, quinoa or beans can also be a brilliant way of contributing to your fibre and protein intake. Wheat, corn or rice based pasta provides lots of slow release carbohydrates that are perfect for refuelling after a workout or powering you through a busy afternoon.

Roasting the vegetables really brings out their natural sweetness, especially the cherry tomatoes, then when squished, provide an instant sauce for the pasta.

Finishing the dish with nuts and fresh herbs is great for adding texture and a really fresh flavour.

Tip: This dish is great to make in a large batch and take to work for lunch the next day
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Pasta is always a great option when you are a little pushed for time, it is also very handy to have ready made in the fridge to grab on your way to work.

Choosing a wholegrain pasta or even one made from lentils, quinoa or beans can also be a brilliant way of contributing to your fibre and protein intake. Wheat, corn or rice based pasta provides lots of slow release carbohydrates that are perfect for refuelling after a workout or powering you through a busy afternoon.

Roasting the vegetables really brings out their natural sweetness, especially the cherry tomatoes, then when squished, provide an instant sauce for the pasta.

Finishing the dish with nuts and fresh herbs is great for adding texture and a really fresh flavour.

Tip: This dish is great to make in a large batch and take to work for lunch the next day

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

18g
Protein
569kcal
Calories
29g
Total Fat
63g
Carbs
13g
Sugars
18g
Fibre
196mg
Calcium
15%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
187mg
Magnesium
45%
 
1530mg
Potassium
33%
 
24mg
Sodium
1%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
9.9mg
Vitamin E
66%
 
130mcg
Vitamin B9
33%
 
149mcg
Vitamin A
17%
 
32mg
Vitamin C
36%
 
3.9mg
Zinc
35%
 
154mcg
Vitamin K
128%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
6.3mg
Vitamin B3
39%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
466mg
Phosphorus
37%
 
Protein: 18g; Calories: 569kcal; Total Fat: 29g; Carbs: 63g; Sugars: 13g; Fibre: 18g; Calcium: 196mg (15%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 187mg (45%); Potassium: 1530mg (33%); Sodium: 24mg (1%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 9.9mg (66%); Vitamin B9: 130mcg (33%); Vitamin A: 149mcg (17%); Vitamin C: 32mg (36%); Zinc: 3.9mg (35%); Vitamin K: 154mcg (128%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 6.3mg (39%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 466mg (37%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
wholegrain spaghetti
or pasta of your choice
basil
Swaps: oregano, parsley
roughly chopped
red onion
roughly chopped
roughly chopped 1 x bulb
garlic cloves
left whole in skins
on the vine if possible
juiced
roughly chopped you can use basically any nut or seed instead - pine nuts work especially well!
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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

2. In a baking tray, mix together the fennel, onion, garlic cloves, fennel seeds, olive oil, along with some salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes before adding the cherry tomatoes, still on their vines, and then returning to the oven for a further 10 minutes.

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