Veggie Tomato Pasta

This simple veggie dish packs a delicious tomato punch, a great choice for a nutritious week night supper.

Serves: 2

Time: 30mins

NUTRITION per serving

Approx. 550 calories & 15g protein

INGREDIENTS

150g pasta

300g passata or chopped tomatoes

200g cannellini beans

100ml veggie stock

1 red onion

1 tbsp tomatoe puree

3 cloves garlic

1 tsp sugar

2 tsp mixed herbs

2 tsp paprika spice

1 fresh chili (if you like spice)

1 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

1spoon natural yoghurt to serve

METHOD

Chop the onion, garlic and chilli

Heat oil in a sauce pan over a medium heat, add the onion and cook until softened

Add the garlic and chili and allow to sizzle for a few minutes

Reduce heat to low, add the smoked paprika & stir for a few minutes

Add the passata, puree, stock, beans, mixed herbs, and sugar

Simmer for around 20 mins (until the sauce has thickened, and the beans are softened)

Meanwhile put the pasta on to cook

Season to taste and serve with a dollop of natural yoghurt

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Make it meaty by adding chorizo, bacon lardons or chicken

Feeling the need for cheese? Pop the sauce and pasta in the oven topped with grated cheese and bake for 15 mins until crispy

Add extra greens by wilting spinach into the sauce just before serving