Name: Wholewheat spaghetti with roasted veg recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 6
Ingredients: 4 baby aubergines, quartered; 2 courgettes, sliced; 4tbsp olive oil; 500g wholewheat spaghetti; Zest and juice 2 lemons; 1&frasl;2 x 30g packet basil; 1&frasl;2 x 30g packet mint

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

379 Kcal

19%

Sugar

6 g

Fat

11.7 g

17%

Saturated Fat

1.7 g

Salt

0.01 g

Protein

12.4 g

25%

Carbohydrates

60.2 g

23%

Salt

0.01 g

By Jessica Dady

published 13 July 21

A portion of this flavoursome wholewheat spaghetti with roasted veg works out at under 400 calories a serving.

It takes just seven ingredients to make this speedy supper; aubergine, courgette, olive oil, spaghetti, lemon, basil, and mint. The lemon, basil, and mint make a delicious combination and give each mouthful a punch of flavour.

Ingredients

4 baby aubergines, quartered
2 courgettes, sliced
4tbsp olive oil
500g wholewheat spaghetti
Zest and juice 2 lemons
1⁄2 x 30g packet basil
1⁄2 x 30g packet mint

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Method

Heat the oven to 200C, gas 6. Toss the veg in 2tbsp olive oil and put onto a lined baking tray. Roast for 10-15 mins until just crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions. Drain well, then toss with the remaining olive oil, the lemon juice, roasted vegetables and most of the basil and mint.
Pour onto a serving platter and scatter over lemon zest and the remaining herbs to serve.

Top tips for making wholewheat spaghetti with roasted veg

You can easily throw in tomatoes to roast alongside the aubergine and courgettes, and even onion if you like.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.