Tomato penne with avocado

 

Tomato penne with avocado

 

Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie

Ingredients

·         100g wholemeal penne

·         1 tsp rapeseed oil

·         1 large onion, sliced, plus 1 tbsp finely chopped

·         1 orange pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks

·         2 garlic cloves, grated

·         2 tsp mild chilli powder

·         1 tsp ground coriander

·         ½ tsp cumin seeds

·         400g can chopped tomatoes

·         196g can sweetcorn in water

·         1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder

·         1 avocado, stoned and chopped

·         1/2 lime, zest and juice

·         handful coriander, chopped, plus extra to serve

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Method

·         STEP 1

Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.

·         STEP 2

Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.

·         STEP 3

Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.