Phitzee's Kebab-Style Ajvar Casarecce

It's letter K of Alphabetti, an A-Z of Twisted pasta. This casarecce is one of the recipes from the DELLI x Twisted pasta box - coming soon!

5-10 minutes prep

15 minutes cook

Serves 2

Twisted

Ingredients

200gNorthern Pasta Co casarecce

1 blocksmoked tofu

1/2 white onion

pinchsalt

2garlic cloves

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsppaprika

1 tspmixed herbs

1/2 tspcumin

1/2 tbsptomato paste

2-3 tbspPhitzee’s mild Ajvar

1 cupsoya yoghurt (unsweetened)

1/2lemon, squeezed

parsley

salt, to taste

Kebab pasta? Yes please. Phil Zecevic (aka Phitzee) proves pasta’s true potential with this plant-based banger. The star? His mild ajvar; a balkan red pepper relish - only on DELLI. Phil loves stirring through pasta for a legit mid-week meal hack. Perfect with Northern Pasta Co’s casarecce (also in your box).

Method

Using a vegetable peeler or box grater, slice the tofu into thin shreds and set aside.

In a wide pan, soften the onion with a generous pinch of salt until translucent (about 5 mins), then add half the garlic and tofu. Cook briefly then add the black pepper, paprika, mixed herbs, cumin, and tomato paste.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain, reserving some pasta water. Add the ajvar to the pan along with a splash of pasta water and toss with the pasta.

Combine the yoghurt, lemon and remaining minced garlic in a bowl. Season to taste.

Divide the pasta between bowls and serve with a dollop of garlic yoghurt and garnish with finely chopped parsley.