Fajita Pasta (Vegetarian)
577kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g farfalle pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- 150 g vegetarian mince
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ grated cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper
- OR 2 tablespoon store-bought fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
Method
- Cook your pasta according to the package instructions (before you drain, reserve about 1 cup (250ml) of the starchy pasta water).150 g farfalle pasta
- While the pasta is cooking, heat your oil in a pan and add the onion and peppers, sauteing for 5-6 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small white onion, ½ red bell pepper, ½ green bell pepper
- Add the minced garlic and your vegetarian mince, cooking for a further 2-3 minutes while stirring.2 garlic cloves, 150 g vegetarian mince
- Tip in the seasonings, tomato paste, and sour cream, stirring everything together.2 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 tablespoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper, Salt and pepper to taste
- Add your cooked pasta and ½ cup of the water, stirring until the pasta is thoroughly coated. If needed, continue adding the remaining ½ cup of water to get a saucier consistency.½ cup reserved pasta water
- Finally, remove the pan from the heat and stir in your grated cheddar cheese.½ grated cheddar cheese
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories577kcalCarbohydrates53gProtein31gFat26gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat14gTrans Fat1gCholesterol81mgSodium905mgFiber6gSugar9g
Notes
I would describe this recipe as being mildly spicy. If you are serving it to children, I would omit the cayenne chili pepper and add more spice to your own bowl if you wish. If you want more spice, increase the quantity of cayenne chili pepper or add some diced jalapenos!
This isn’t the “sauciest” of pasta dishes, but if you do want more sauce, add more tomato paste and sour cream, and continue adding pasta water bit by bit until you’ve achieved your desired consistency.