Portobello Mushroom, Burnt Red Pepper and Creamy Zucchini Pasta

Mediterranean inspired portobello mushroom, burnt red pepper and zucchini pasta with mascarpone and toasted mustard seeds.

Ingredients

• 250g penne or rigatoni pasta

• 1 zucchini (courgette)

• 2 portobello mushrooms, sliced

• 1 red pepper

• 50g mascarpone cheese

• 4 cloves of garlic, finely sliced

• 1 tbsp of mustard seeds

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt, pepper, oregano, dill, thyme and turmeric

Method

1. Bring a pot of water to the boil and add the pasta, 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente. Strain the pasta and return to the pot, cover and leave to the side.

2. In a pan dry fry your mustard seeds. As they start to toast, they will begin to pop. Toast for 2 minutes then remove and set aside.

3. Use a kitchen torch to burn the skin of the red pepper then slice finely. This gives the pepper a bitter, distinct flavour that will complement the creamy sauce.

4. Mosh pit – In the same pan heat a tbsp of olive oil. Cut your zucchini into slices and then half-moons add them to your pan and allow to fry for a few minutes. When the seeds start to become visible add the mushrooms, garlic, red pepper, spices and the mustard seeds and fry for a further few minutes on a medium heat. Reduce the heat add a dash of boiling water stir and cover. Continue to cook until all the veg is cooked but still crunchy.

5. Circle pit – Stir in the mascarpone and pasta into the vegetables and cook for another minute until everything is heated through.

6. Serve and enjoy.

💡Pro Tips

• If you are making a big batch of the sauce to freeze don’t add the pasta in step 5. Cook your pasta fresh when required.

• I'm Good For: Zucchini or Courgette is a member of the squash Cucurbitaceae plant family. Surprisingly Zucchini is actually classified as a fruit not a vegetable. It has a sweet mild flavour and is packed full of water making it great for hydration. Zucchini is also very low carb and very versatile. It can be eaten cooked or raw; in strips, slices or shredded into a spaghetti shape. They are full of potassium and magnesium but mainly noted for their high vitamin A content which can help towards healthy vision. The dietry fiber can also help support health digestion.

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