Green tomato pasta

Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

6 large green tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil
¼ cup rocketarugulaX
¼ cup fresh mint
1 clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
350g pasta (we like spaghetti)
4 tablespoons grated parmesan, to serve
black pepper, to season
1 pinch of salt

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Instructions

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1 Combine tomatoes, garlic and oil in a pan, heat gently and simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and add fresh herbs.

2 Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.

3 Put half the pasta sauce into a food processor and process until smooth. Return to the bowl with the rest of the sauce and mix together. Season with salt and pepper.Add sauce to spaghetti and mix in well, adding a little of the pasta water. Serve with parmesan.

HFG tip

Make it gluten free – use gluten free pasta

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 411 cal

Kilojoules 1720 kJ

Protein 15 g

Total fat 10 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 65 g

Sugar 5 g

Dietary fibre 5 g

Sodium 190 mg

Calcium 110 mg

Iron 2.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.