Quinoa & Spaghetti
This Quinoa Spaghetti is a perfect example of how comfort food and health food can go hand it hand.
Servings 4
Calories 408kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces quinoa spaghetti or spaghetti of choice
- Olive oil spray
- 1 large white or yellow onion chopped
- ¾ cup red quinoa or rainbow rinsed
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups marinara
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup black olives or pimento stuffed
- ¼ cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with olive oil if desired.
- Meanwhile, spray a large saucepan with olive oil spray. Add onion and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Add quinoa, garlic, oregano, red pepper, black pepper and sea salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add marinara, vegetable broth, olive, sherry and capers. Bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce to low. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for another 5 minutes.
- Divide pasta among four plates. Top with sauce and garnish with parsley and additional olives.
Notes
Servings 4, Calories 372, Fat 5.2g, Carbohydrates 67.1g, Protein 11g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 598mg, Fiber 6.2g, Sugars 6.3g
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1435mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3.1mg