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Penne with Tomato Salsa
The fresh herbs and Leggo's Tomato Paste gives this quick pasta dish a real flavour kick.
serves 4
15 min prep
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ingredients
| 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 2/3 cup Leggo's Tomato Paste 800g can whole tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 4 basil leaves ½ cup chopped fresh oregano 30g butter (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 500g penne pasta Fresh oregano leaves for garnish |
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instructions
step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add garlic and onion and fry until it becomes translucent. Stir in Leggo's Tomato Paste and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously.
step 2
Add tomatoes and water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, stir in herbs, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the sauce reduces. Strain sauce through a fine sieve. Stir in butter and season to taste.
step 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook Penne until al dente. Drain and return to the pot and stir through 2-3 spoonfuls of the sauce. Serve with a spoonful of sauce on top and garnish with fresh oregano.
recipe tip
Serve with crusty Italian bread, baby olives and freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
nutritional information
| Qty per serving | QTY PER 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2410kJ (576Cal) | 385kJ (92Cal) |
| Protein | 14.8g | 2.4g |
| Fat- Total | 16.6g | 2.7g |
| - Saturated | 5.6g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrate | 85.3g | 13.6g |
| - Sugars | 13.1g | 2.1g |
| Dietary Fibre | 11.1g | 1.8g |
| Sodium | 582mg | 93mg |
| Potassium | 1040mg | 166mg |
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Penne with Tomato Salsa
Penne with Tomato Salsa
The fresh herbs and Leggo's Tomato Paste gives this quick pasta dish a real flavour kick.
ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
2/3 cup Leggo's Tomato Paste
800g can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
4 basil leaves
½ cup chopped fresh oregano
30g butter (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
500g penne pasta
Fresh oregano leaves for garnish
instructions
step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add garlic and onion and fry until it becomes translucent. Stir in Leggo's Tomato Paste and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously.
step 2
Add tomatoes and water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, stir in herbs, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the sauce reduces. Strain sauce through a fine sieve. Stir in butter and season to taste.
step 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook Penne until al dente. Drain and return to the pot and stir through 2-3 spoonfuls of the sauce. Serve with a spoonful of sauce on top and garnish with fresh oregano.
serves 4 15 min prep recipe tip
Serve with crusty Italian bread, baby olives and freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
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