TOMATOES AND BLACK BEAN PASTA SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 500g fusilli pasta

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 3 small fresh red chilies, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1/3 cup drained sliced sun-dried tomatoes

• 3 green shallots, sliced

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 cup packaged salted black beans, chopped

• 410g can tomatoes

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• 2/3 cup water

• 1/2 teaspoon Vecon

• 2 green shallots, chopped, extra

TOMATOES AND BLACK BEAN PASTA SAUCE METHOD:

Add pasta to a large pan of boiling water, boil, uncovered, until just tender, and drain. Heat oil in a wok or pan, add chilies, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, basil, ginger, and beans, stir - fry for 1 minute. 

Add pasta, stir - fry until hot. Blend or process undrained canned tomatoes until smooth, add to wok with paste, water, and Vecon, stir - fry until hot. Serve sprinkled with extra shallots.

Serves 4.

Note: Recipe best made close to serving.

Freeze: Not suitable.

Microwave: Pasta suitable.

 

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