Too Hot to Cook Pasta by @fitgreenmind

20 min
Easy

1 serving

🍝

100 g

Pasta

🍅

200 g

Tomatoes

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🌿

10 g

Basil

🍋

2 g

Lemon Zest

🍋

15 ml

Lemon Juice

🧂

0.75 g

Salt

🌶️

0.25 g

Chili Flakes

🫒

15 ml

Olive Oil

🍬

0.25 g

Sugar

🧀

5 g

Vegan Parmesan

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil on the stovetop.

    salt
    🥄wooden spoon

  2. Step 2/10

    Cook 100 g pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente.

    pasta
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Reserve 60 ml pasta water, then drain the cooked pasta in a colander.

    pasta water
    pasta
    🫗colander

  4. Step 4/10

    Dice the 2 ripe tomatoes and mince the 1 garlic clove.

    ripe tomatoes
    garlic
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/10

    Chop the fresh basil and zest the lemon.

    fresh basil
    lemon zest
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍋citrus zester

  6. Step 6/10

    Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and chili flakes in a mixing bowl.

    ripe tomatoes
    garlic
    fresh basil
    lemon zest
    lemon juice
    olive oil
    sugar
    salt
    chili flakes
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Gently knead the tomato mixture with clean hands to release the tomato juices.

    ripe tomatoes
    🥣mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/10

    Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the tomato mixture.

    pasta
    pasta water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Toss until the pasta is evenly coated, then transfer it to a serving bowl.

    pasta
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍽️serving bowl

  10. Step 10/10

    Top with vegan Parmesan and serve immediately.

    vegan Parmesan
    🍽️serving bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Fruits, Seasonings, Oils, Sweeteners, Plant-Based Dairy Alternative

Ingredients

Pasta, Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Lemon zest, Lemon juice, Salt, Chili flakes, Olive oil, Sugar, Vegan Parmesan

Allergens

Gluten, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Plant-Based

Calories

570 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 16g, Carbohydrates: 91g, Dietary fiber: 7g, Total fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 2.2g, Sugars: 11g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 320mg, Potassium: 620mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Calcium: 70mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 38mg, Vitamin A: 60mcg, Vitamin K: 40mcg, Folate: 90mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, colander, citrus zester, measuring spoon, wooden spoon, serving bowl

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Hot Weather, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-Inspired, Mediterranean

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Tender, Silky, Al dente

Flavors

Fresh, Tangy, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Savory, Spicy, Sweet

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Add a splash of water when reheating if desired), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Texture of fresh tomatoes and basil may soften after thawing)