Ingredients

  • 110g/4oz penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 small courgette, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, cubed
  • 100g/3½oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ lemon, cut in half, zested and juiced
  • 100g/3½oz fresh baby spinach

        Method

        1. Place the pasta in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes.
        2. While the pasta is cooking, gently fry the onion for 5 minutes then add the garlic, courgette, pepper, and tomatoes. Gently cook for 5 minutes.
        3. Your pasta should be cooked at this point. Drain but reserve a little of the water, then add this to the vegetables to create a little sauce. Add lemon juice and zest.
        4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
        5. Add the drained pasta to the vegetables and stir.
        6. Serve with a wedge of lemon and a few fresh herbs as a garnish.

        Chef’s tip 

        Lots of other vegetables can be added to this recipe including broccoli, aubergine, celery, mushrooms, peas, or cooked beans. If you like spice, try adding a little chilli. 

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        Recipe details

        Serves: 2

        Prep time: 0 hr

        10 mins

        Cook time: 0 hr

        15 mins

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