Chickpea Penne with Fennel-Spiced Pork
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
750 /serving
Here’s a high IQ pasta night for a low-carb diet. Chickpea flour is a great alternative to wheat, and it’s jam-packed with protein. Tossed with Italian spices, zucchini and sun-dried tomatoes, it’ll earn a big meaty mamma mia in 20 minutes.
We will send you:
- 250g Canadian-raised lean ground pork
- 1 Green zucchini
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 15g Sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 225g Organic non-GMO chickpea penne (gluten-free and high-protein)
- 30ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 8g Gentle Fennel spices (salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, fennel seeds, Italian herbs (aromatic herbs, garlic), paprika, canola oil, parsley)
Contains: Sulphites
You will need:
Large pan
Medium pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Olive oil
Total Fat
25 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Sodium
750 mg
Total Carb
80 g
Sugars
10 g
Protein
54 g
Fibre
12 g
Preparation
Boil the pasta
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta; stir gently to separate.
- Boil, 5 to 7 min., until al dente (be careful not to overcook).
- Reserving ½ cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Mise en place
- Meanwhile, medium-dice the zucchini.
- Mince the garlic.
Make the ragu & combine the pasta
- In a large pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil on medium-high.
- Add the pork; season with the spices. Cook, breaking up the meat, 3 to 5 min., until browned.
- Add the zucchini, garlic and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 min., until softened and the pork* is cooked through.
- Add the demi-glace and ½ the reserved cooking water; bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until combined.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency; season with S&P.
Plate your dish
- Divide the pasta between your plates. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking ground pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
