Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 12 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
  • 8 ounces dry whole wheat pasta
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 12 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 teaspoon paprika
  • 12 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 14 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 12 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

  • In a small food processor or blender, puree the tomatoes, garlic, 1/2 tbsp of the oil and parsley.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with the kosher salt until al dente.
  • Drain (DO NOT RINSE!)
  • and return to pot.
  • Keep warm.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a deep skillet over medium and add the bell pepper and onion.
  • Cook until soft and golden, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the spices, stir well and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add the sauteed mixture, tomato-garlic puree and lemon juice to the pasta, stir well and serve immediately.