Lemon, chilli and garlic spaghetti

Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

320g wholemeal spaghetti
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
3 long red chillies, finely chopped
1 small red birdseye chilli, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup capers, chopped and drained (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil, to serve (optional)
lemon wedges, to serve

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Instructions

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1 Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain and return to pot.

2 Meanwhile, combine lemon rind, chillies, garlic and parsley in a bowl.

3 Add chilli mixture, capers (if using) and lemon juice to pasta. Season with pepper and gently toss until combined.

4 Divide pasta between serving bowls, drizzle with olive oil (if using) and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 261 cal

Kilojoules 1090 kJ

Protein 11.7 g

Total fat 3 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 47.4 g

Sugar 0.6 g

Dietary fibre 12.1 g

Sodium 370 mg

Calcium 80 mg

Iron 4 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.