Cheap healthy pasta

Tomato, feta and basil penne

This classic combination is simple but delicious - especially with a drizzle of olive oil and some freshly ground black pepper.

Pasta

Instructions

Step 1: Cook penne following packet directions until al dente.

Step 2: Meanwhile, warm tomatoes in a frying pan over a
medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Drain pasta, then toss well with tomatoes and
remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

 

 

 

 

Recipe Information

Portions: 4
Time to make: 10 minutes
Total cost of all ingredients:
$11.32 / $2.83 per serve
Vegetarian

Ingredients

400g penne
400g can whole tomatoes, or
250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
150g feta, cubed
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered
1 cup fresh basil, torn if large

Nutrition Information

per serve
Energy 2025 kJ (489 Cals)
Protein 19g
Fat 10g
- saturated 6g
Carbohydrates 80g
- sugars 4g
Dietary Fibre 4g
Sodium 790mg
Calcium 200mg
Iron 2mg 

 

 

Healthy Food GuideAll recipes courtesy of Healthy Food Guide. Find more recipes and great advice head to www.healthyfood.co.nz

 

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(5) Comments • Permalink
Comon Discuss It..
I’m all for healthy, cheap food but nothing beats dolmio pasta bake.
Posted by Bedge "on" 11/09 "at"06:54 PM
Definately gonna try this for dinner!
Posted by ponyhunter "on" 04/06 "at"12:32 PM
I love pasta more recpies please!
Posted by hann "on" 08/24 "at"10:29 AM
Agreed!!
Posted by Sugaax! "on" 08/08 "at"11:41 AM
Yum!
Posted by Stephanie "on" 04/11 "at"10:59 PM

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