Orecchiette pasta with roasted zucchini and ajvar
A healthy mediterranean lunch in 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 160 g orecchiette pasta (fusilli is also good as a substitute)
- 320 g zucchini (1 large zucchini)
- 70 g red onion (1 medium-sized red onion)
- 120 g mild ajvar (or go for the spicy version if you like some heat)
- 100 g light mini mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- ground black pepper
- dried, crumbled oregano
- dried, crumbled basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the packet until al dente. While the pasta is cooking (10-15 minutes), prepare the fried courgette.
- Cut one onion in half, then slice it.Cut off the zucchini stems, wash them, and cut them lengthwise into three pieces. You will have three long slices. Cut these into strips. Salt the zucchini strips and sprinkle with crumbled basil and oregano. You can also add a little freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything together.
- Pour a little olive oil into a high-sided frying pan. Add the onion and sauté. Add the zucchini. Fry over high heat until golden brown. Taste to make sure it is spicy enough. If necessary, season with salt.
- Meanwhile, when the pasta is cooked, drain it and immediately mix it with the fried zucchini. Add the ajvar and mix thoroughly.Tip: Pour a deciliter of pasta cooking water into the ajvar and add it to the mixture, as this will make the pasta juicier.
- When serving, top with half a mini mozzarella ball.
Calories and macros
1 serving
Energy: 362 calories
Protein: 19 grams
Carbohydrates: 48 grams
Fat: 11 grams