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Chimichurri Spelt Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Nature's Legacy
CourseDinner
CuisineItalian
MethodFreezer Friendly
DietDairy Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 box spelt pasta VitaSpelt or Nature's Legacy Whole Spelt Pasta
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher, plus more to taste
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon chili flakes more if you like more heat
  • 1 bunch cilantro stems removed and chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley stems removed and chopped
  • 1 bunch oregano stems removed and chopped
  • ¾ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook whole spelt pasta according to package directions. VitaSpelt Whole Spelt Spaghetti will cook in about 5 minutes.
  • Toss cooked pasta with about ½ cup chimichurri sauce. Extra sauce makes a great marinade, sandwich spread, salad dressing, or salsa.

Chimichurri Sauce

  • Combine red wine vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, minced garlic, finely diced red onion, and chili flakes in a medium bowl and let stand for 5-10 minutes. 

  • Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. 
  • Slowly stir in oil with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Alternate Chimichurri Instructions: Remove stems from fresh herbs. Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Chimichurri Spelt Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Sodium 607mg26%
Potassium 152mg4%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1560IU31%
Vitamin C 22.7mg28%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.