Pâtes à la Sauce Harissa

Pâtes à la Sauce Harissa is a vibrant and spicy Moroccan dish that combines the warmth of harissa with a delicate pasta base, perfect for a comforting meal. This dish bursts with flavors and is sure to delight anyone seeking an adventurous yet simple culinary experience.

Ingredients

• Paleo pasta (zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles) - 200 grams
• Harissa paste - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 150 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in harissa paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until the spinach has wilted and tomatoes are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the paleo pasta according to package instructions or sauté zucchini noodles in a separate pan for about 2-3 minutes until just tender.
6. Combine the cooked paleo pasta with the harissa sauce mixture in the skillet, tossing well to coat.
7. Drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and spinach.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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