ReceptnaptárQuick vegetable pasta with tomato and cucumber
This quick vegetable pasta is a family supper you can cook in one pot in half an hour: spaghetti, fresh tomato and cucumber, with a little butter and tomato sauce. It's not a traditional Italian dish, but it's a quick weekday solution.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Bring 2 litres of water to a boil with the salt.
- Add the spaghetti and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cucumber and cook together for another 5 minutes.
- Drain, then mix in the butter and onion.
- Stir in the sauce and serve.
Source: Wikibooks Cookbook – Pasta with Vegetables (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tips
- Add the tomatoes and cucumber only in the last few minutes, so they don't cook to pieces.
- Grated cheese or fresh basil adds a lot of flavour.
- With wholemeal pasta it's more filling.
Frequently asked questions
Is it good for children?
Yes, it's mild and colourful.
Can I make it ahead?
It's best fresh.
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