
Chilli Tomato Pasta
This effortlessly prepared chilli tomato pasta is a vibrant, vegetable-packed, and naturally vegan dish. It features a rich tomato sauce infused with a medley of finely chopped vegetables and a hint of chilli, tossed with rigatoni pasta. Perfect for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil (2 tbsp) in a pan. Cook the onion (1 red), onion (1), stalks (2 celery), and carrot (1) for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Add the cloves (3 garlic), chilli (1 red), and courgette (1). Cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the 400 g chopped tomatoes (1 tin) and vegetable stock (125 ml), season with [salt] and [black pepper], cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
While the sauce simmers, cook the rigatoni (350 g) according to package instructions. Add the [black pitted olives] and capers (1 tbsp) (if using) to the sauce. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add to the tomato pasta sauce. Serve immediately.
- 4
(Optional Tip): To make a hidden vegetable sauce, process the cooked vegetables in a food processor or blend until smooth using a hand blender.
Nutrition Facts
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