Prep Time:5 mins
Allergens
Pasta Siciliana
Cooking Time:25 mins
Serves:4 Adults
Cost:Low
This Italian favourite makes a great family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium pepper
- 7 mushrooms
- 1 medium courgette
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 400g / 17 oz. tin of chopped tomatoes
- 210g / 7oz. pasta (wholewheat if desired)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (optional)
- 10 - 15g grated cheddar cheese
- 200g kidney beans
Method
- Chop the onion, garlic, peppers, mushrooms, courgette and tomatoes
- Heat the oil in the pan and cook the onion and garlic, stirring until the onion is soft
- Add the courgette, mushrooms, peppers, fresh tomatoes and kidney beans. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally
- Stir in the tinned chopped tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly
- Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water according to the instructions on the packet
- Drain the pasta and toss the vegetables through it
- Serve with the chopped basil and grated cheese on top (if desired)
What you will need
- Cheese grater
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
Serving suggestions
Sprinkle the basil and cheese on top just before serving
"Try and use different vegetables, depending on what is in season"
