Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Penne
Whip up a delightful bowl of Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Penne that's bursting with flavor and perfect for those laid-back evenings! With just a few pantry staples—juicy tomatoes, fiery chilies, and aromatic garlic—this quick dish is not only a taste sensation but also ideal for meal prepping. Get ready to savor every bite and enjoy the ease of having a delicious dinner ready to go!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- •150g chestnut mushrooms
- •3 cloves garlic
- •1 mild red chilli
- •2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- •250g penne pasta
- •250g Plum & Cherry tomatoes
- •1 red onion
- •1 large handful of spinach
- •1 tbsp tomato paste
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Basil
- •Olive oil
- •Red wine vinegar
- •Salt and pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by boiling some salted water and cook your pasta to packet instructions (Al dente).
- 2
Fry off your red onion in some oil for a few minutes, season with salt.
- 3
Once the onion has softened, add in the chilli and garlic, fry for another 30 seconds before adding in your tomato paste, stir to combine and then add in your tomatoes. Cook these for around 4 minutes, or until softened and blistered then go in with a couple of tbsp of pasta water.
- 4
Add the vinegar and balsamic, stir to combine and then take off the heat. Set aside 3 tbsp of the tomatoes in a bowl.
- 5
Add the rest to a blender with a few more tbsp of pasta water and some nutritional yeast. Blitz until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
In the same saucepan, add some more oil, go in with the chestnut mushrooms and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes until they’ve reduced in size. Then add in the spinach and go in with your sauce and stir to combine.
- 7
Add the cooked pasta, toss to coat, then serve up. Top with your tomatoes you set aside from earlier and some fresh basil, more olive oil and more salt and pepper.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Prep all your ingredients before starting to cook to streamline the process.
- ✓To enhance the flavor, roast the tomatoes in the oven for 15 minutes before adding them to the pan.
- ✓If you like it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the chili.
- ✓No nutritional yeast? Substitute with grated Parmesan for a similar cheesy flavor.