Roasted Tomatillo Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Tri-color Rotini
  • 1 pound Tomatillos, Husks Removed
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
  • 7 cloves Garlic, Peeled
  • 1- 1/4 cup Packed Cilantro
  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed
  • 1- 3/4 cup Fresh Spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoons Lime Juice

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the tomatillos into quarters and place them in a baking dish.
  3. Drizzle with one-half tablespoon olive oil and a dash of salt.
  4. Add whole garlic cloves.
  5. Roast them for about 25 to 32 minutes or until soft to the touch and very fragrant.
  6. Then remove the dish from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  7. Place cilantro, jalapeno, spinach and remaining olive oil in a food processor.
  8. Add tomatillos and garlic (with the juices) and pulse until smooth.
  9. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  10. Add lime juice and pulse just to mix.
  11. When the pasta is done drain it.
  12. Serve the sauce over the pasta and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.
  13. Recipe adapted from Spark People.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

482 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.4g 37% DV
Total Fat 31.8g 41% DV
Carbs 36g 13% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10190mg 100% DV
Potassium 1452.8mg 31% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 204mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 150.4mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 552.3mg 42% DV
Iron 13.6mg 75% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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