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Spaghetti with cherry tomato & black olive sauce

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATO & BLACK OLIVE SAUCE

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PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS SERVES 2 (AS A MAIN)

150g dried spaghetti or gluten-free spaghetti

200g cherry tomatoes, halved

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Small bunch basil, leaves torn and stems removed

10 good-quality black olives, pitted, roughly chopped

1 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed

Zest and juice 1 lemon

10g parmesan shavings, to serve

1 Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following pack instructions, until al dente.

2 Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a bowl with the oil, basil, olives, capers, lemon zest and juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Toss until well combined.

3 Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the tomato mixture and mix again to combine. Divide between serving bowls. Sprinkle with the parmesan and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

PER SERVE 2180kJ (522Cal), protein 13g, total fat 25g (sat. fat 4g), carbs 55g, fibre 7g, sodium 507mg • Carb exchanges 3½ • GI estimate low • Gluten-free option

LOWER-CARB OPTION

Replace the spaghetti with 200g Slendier Soybean Fettuccine, prepared following packet instructions.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

PER SERVE 1560kJ (373Cal), protein 18g, total fa t 27g (sat. fat 5g), carbs 7g, fibre 12g, sodium 508mg • Carb exchange s 3½ • GI estimate low • Gluten free Lower carb

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