PASTA WITH TUNA AND ROASTED VEG

An antioxidant-rich vegetable medley partnered with healthy omega-3 fats.

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SERVES 2

Ingredients

250g (9oz) butternut squash flesh, cut into chunks

180g (61/4oz) cherry tomatoes

1 courgette, thickly sliced

1 red onion, cut into wedges

1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks

1 tbsp olive oil

125g (41/2oz) wholewheat pasta

2 fresh tuna steaks (about 120g/4oz each), seasoned with freshly ground black pepper

handful of chives, finely chopped

1/2 lemon, cut into wedges to serve

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Toss all of the vegetables in 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick roasting tray and roast for 30–40 minutes. Next, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain; set aside.

2 Heat a non-stick frying pan and sear the tuna on both sides until done to your liking.

3 Mix the pasta and roasted vegetables together with the chives. Serve topped with the tuna and a lemon wedge.

NUTRITION PER SERVING Calories 512 Total fat 9.1g Saturated fat 1.5g Carbohydrates 67.9g Dietary fibre 15.9g Sugars 21.3g Protein 43.8g Salt 0.2g