Harissa Pasta With Oranges
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
394 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Harissa Pasta With Oranges
Description
Harissa Pasta With Oranges blends cooked pasta with sautéed scallions and mild harissa paste in olive oil, allowing the spicy North African chili paste to gently coat the noodles. The pasta is cooked according to package instructions and kept warm before being incorporated with the harissa mixture, ensuring the flavors meld without overcooking the pasta.
The dish balances the mild heat and smoky spice of harissa with the sweetness and acidity of fresh orange slices served alongside or over the pasta. Toasted pine nuts on top add texture and a delicate nutty flavor, contributing to the overall complexity. The scallions add a mild oniony freshness when cooked briefly in olive oil.
Harissa Pasta With Oranges can be served as a light main course or an interesting side dish. The citrus wedges allow diners to adjust the acidity and brightness as desired. The recipe’s simplicity lets the unique ingredients shine, making it suitable for those wanting to explore spiced pasta with a fresh twist.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta 226g
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 scallions (spring onions), sliced
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste mild
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted, for topping
- 1 orange cut into slices or wedges
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the packet instructions and set aside somewhere warm.
- Heat olive oil in frying pan, add the spring onions and cook for a couple of mins.
- Stir in the harissa paste and cook for approx 1 mins until fragrant.
- Add in the pasta and stir till the pasta is well coated before switching off heat
- Serve the pasta in bowls topped with pine nuts and orange slices for squeezing over the pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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