Walnut, Olive and Lemon Fettuccine

Nutrition per serving

Calories611 kcal
Protein19.4 g
Carbs91.3 g
Fats21.2 g
Saturated Fat2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat6.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.3 g
Sugars11.8 g
Fiber8.7 g
Sodium229 mg

Ingredients

Cherry Tomatoes
Red Chilli Pepper
Courgette (Zucchini)
Garlic
Walnuts
Fettuccine
Capers (canned)
Black Olives
Lemon
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme
Preparations
1. Preheat the oven to 120 C (250F)

2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half lengthways.

3. Very finely dice the chili.

4. Top and tail the courgette and slice into 1cm cubes.

5. Remove the stones/chop the olives

6. Slightly breakup the walnuts by putting them into a tea towel and lightly whack them with a saucepan.

7. Grate the Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Instructions
1. Place the tomatoes onto a baking tray and sprinkle over the thyme leaves and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until wilted.

2. Once the tomatoes are in the oven for 5 minutes, cook the pasta in a pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water before draining.

3. In a frying pan, heat ½ a tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chili, garlic, courgette, capers with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes before adding the olives, walnuts and continue to cook for a minute.

4. Add a ¼ tsp of lemon zest with the reserved pasta water. Once it begins to bubble, add the drained pasta, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and gently mix everything together.

5. Serve in a bowl with a tsp of lemon juice drizzled over the top.