Three Bean Pasta
"A fantastic tomato-based main meal that's filling and good for you. Next time round Omit the can of mixed beans. At stage 2 add 200g (7oz) chopped pork or turkey breast and a pinch of chili flakes, together with the pasta, then complete the recipe."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
1-2
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stick celery, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 bay leaf, halved
- 14 ounces mixed beans, drained
- 14 ounces chopped tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato paste
- 2 ounces basil, shredded, plus a few leaves to garnish
- 2 cups vegetable stock, hot
- 3 1⁄2 ounces orecchietti pasta
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to serve
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Add a splash of water and cover. Cook over a low to medium heat for 5-10min until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
- Add the bay leaf, beans, chopped tomatoes, sundried tomato paste, shredded basil and stock. Season, cover and bring to the boil. Simmer rapidly for 15min.
- Add the pasta to the pan and stir. Put the lid back on and bring to a simmer. Cook, following pasta pack instructions.
- Remove both halves of the bay leaf and stir half the parmesan into the pan. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with remaining cheese and basil leaves.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
