When you’re in need of a quick and tasty dinner, look no further than this simple pasta recipe. Using only a few store cupboard ingredients, you can whip up a healthy, nutritious meal in under half an hour. The recipe can be added to, one option is to wilt fresh spinach into the sauce in the final moments of cooking. However, it’s also delicious left just as it is, so if you want to keep it simple you won’t be disappointed.
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 1 can of butter beans
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 6 anchovy fillets
- 1 can of tomatoes
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 4 cups of dried pasta
- Water, for cooking
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a pan and then add the chili and garlic. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add the anchovies into the pan, and break them apart using a spatula.
- Add the drained beans to the pan, adding a splash of water if necessary.
- After 4 minutes, add the tomatoes plus a little water to loosen the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 – 15 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken.
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain but reserve around two tablespoons of the cooking water.
- Add the sauce to the pasta, stirring in well.
- Serve immediately.
