Garlic and Chilli Pasta
This one-pan Garlic and Chilli Pasta is super simple yet extremely satisfying – you'll want to make it again and again.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories488
- Carbs78g
- Protein19g
- Fat9.1g
- Saturates2.4g
- Sugars10g
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Who doesn’t love a one-pot pasta dish? This Garlic and Chilli Pasta cooks in no time, and you might even have most of the ingredients in your cupboard already.
Made with rich and authentic flavours, it brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your kitchen table – no flights required. Plus, since it’s a hit with vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, it’s a great one to have in the locker when you’re hosting.
And because of the herb-infused sauce, even the leftovers taste just as good – so you can pop any extra in Tupperware for easy lunches throughout the week.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, why not round things off with some of our Bellini Popsicles? Also Italy-inspired, they’re the perfect palate cleanser.
What diets is this Garlic and Chilli Pasta suitable for?
This Garlic and Chilli Pasta recipe is suitable for people following a vegetarian diet.
It can be made gluten-free – as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions:
- Rigatoni pasta
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, please make sure to double – or even triple – check all your ingredients.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Garlic and Chilli Pasta?
Good news – you don’t need any special ingredients or equipment to make this recipe!
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How many calories are in this Garlic and Chilli Pasta recipe?
There are 488 calories per portion in this Garlic and Chilli Pasta, which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category.
To cut down the calorie total even more, simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment.
This Garlic and Chilli Pasta is perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet and fits well with any one of the mainstream diet plans – like Weight Watchers, for instance.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220ºC. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions – this is usually about 10 minutes. Then drain well.
Step 2
Place the tomatoes onto a baking tray and spray with low-calorie cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have a slightly wrinkled appearance. Set aside.
Step 3
Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the onion, chilli, and garlic. Then fry for 8-10 minutes, until softened.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta and roasted tomatoes to the frying pan.
Step 5
Sprinkle in half of the crumbled feta-style cheese, and give it a good stir.
Step 6
Serve topped with the remaining feta, the olives, and the basil leaves.
What could I serve with this Garlic and Chilli Pasta?
How do you know when this Garlic and Chilli Pasta is cooked?
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet which should take around 10-12 minutes.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Garlic and Chilli Pasta in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Garlic and Chilli Pasta in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze this Garlic and Chilli Pasta?
We suggest freezing tomato-based sauces and cooking pasta from scratch as pasta can become overcooked when frozen and reheated. If you choose to freeze your pasta sauce please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Garlic and Chilli Pasta?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 3-4 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Garlic and Chilli Pasta
This one-pan Garlic and Chilli Pasta is super simple yet extremely satisfying - you'll want to make it again and again.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
25 MINS
- KCals 488
- Carbs 78G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220ºC. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions - this is usually about 10 minutes. Then drain well.
- Place the tomatoes onto a baking tray and spray with low-calorie cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have a slightly wrinkled appearance. Set aside.
- Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the onion, chilli, and garlic. Then fry for 8-10 minutes, until softened.
- Add the cooked pasta and roasted tomatoes to the frying pan.
- Sprinkle in half of the crumbled feta-style cheese, and give it a good stir.
- Serve topped with the remaining feta, the olives, and the basil leaves.
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HelenSaturday 9th March 2019
Can this be frozen once the feta has been added?
Tania MandyFriday 30th June 2017
Delicious ???? actually thought it wasn’t better than what you get in a restaurant, and the whole family loved it ????
KateFriday 7th July 2017
Hi Tania
Glad you liked it 🙂
Julie StandenMonday 12th June 2017
I am just about to make this recipe but 25g of pasta seems quite a lot…should this be 250g of cooked pasta?
Claire GSunday 25th September 2016
Delicious recipe and tastes like something straight from a restaurant! Will be making this again!
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