Penne pasta is available in lots of varieties including legumes or whole wheat and this gives a good choice to make the dish more wholesome.
Also other vegetables can be added depending on what you have available
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the chopped onion gently
Add the mushrooms spinach pepper and courgette and cook gently for 2 minutes
Add the chopped garlic ,tomato’s and tomato purée
Add the herbs and seasoning and reduce to a simmer with a lid on the pan for 15 mins or untill the sauce is cooked. If the sauce is to thick add a small amount of water.
Put the cooked penne into a serving bowl and pour the sauce over and toss everything together
Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and cook under the grill for 2 mins or until the cheese is melted.
Top with toasted pine nuts and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the chopped onion gently
Add the mushrooms spinach pepper and courgette and cook gently for 2 minutes
Add the chopped garlic ,tomato’s and tomato purée
Add the herbs and seasoning and reduce to a simmer with a lid on the pan for 15 mins or untill the sauce is cooked. If the sauce is to thick add a small amount of water.
Put the cooked penne into a serving bowl and pour the sauce over and toss everything together
Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and cook under the grill for 2 mins or until the cheese is melted.
Top with toasted pine nuts and serve.