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Christmas Pasta with Figs, Green Olives and Ricotta

Vegetarian Christmas pasta with figs green olives and ricotta in a white bowl on a wooden table
Vegetarian festive pasta with figs, green olives, ricotta and thyme.
Harriet Young Start Cooking in Cook Mode
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 4 figs
  • 150 grams pitted green olives drained weight
  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 grams pasta
  • 250 grams ricotta

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Peel and chop your onion. Cut each fig into 8 equal pieces.
  • Put the onions and figs onto a baking tray. Add the drained green olives and 5 sprigs of thyme. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta. Toss with the figs, olives and onion. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir.
  • Serve into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta and a sprinkle of the remaining thyme.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Pasta with Figs, Green Olives and Ricotta
Amount per Serving
Calories
677
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
646
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
476
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
91
g
30
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
616
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
204
mg
20
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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