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Ingredients
- 1 pound Orecchiette pasta
- 1 big white onion chopped
- 1 medium sized zucchini chopped
- 1 cup sweet peas
- 1 cup asparagus diced
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
- 3-4 hot peppers
- 2-3 green chillies
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon pine nuts
- 4 bulbs of finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper for garnishing
- 1 small can of peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1024g | |
| Calories 1279 | |
| Calories from Fat 938 | 73% |
| Total Fat 106.57g | 133% |
| Saturated Fat 21.11g | 84% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 3416mg | 142% |
| Potassium 2257mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 62.11g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 73% |
| Sugars 24.76g | 17% |
| Protein 34.7g | 56% |
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