Super-veg pasta

Super-veg pasta

Get two of your five-a-day with this deliciously versatile sauce

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

Method

  1. Heat the grill and pop the peppers, skin-side up, underneath for 10 mins or until beginning to char. Transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside. When cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and cut the flesh into strips.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the fennel, onion and carrot for 8-10 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic, crushed chillies, fennel seeds and tomato purée, cook for 2 mins, then add the canned tomatoes, stock and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins or until the vegetables are completely soft.
  3. Take out a couple of spoonfuls of the sauce (this will later add texture), then blend the rest in the saucepan until almost smooth with a stick blender. Simmer for 5 mins to thicken, then stir in the reserved sauce, shredded basil and peppers. Serve with the pasta.
Try

Pasta sauce

This sauce freezes well and is really versatile so it's worth making a double batch, then jazzing it up by adding olives or prawns. Plus, if your children don't like the vegetable bits, you can just blend the whole thing.

PER SERVING

323 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 58g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 6g, sugar 11g, salt 0.45 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2010.

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  • 22 March 2010

    Lynsey rated this recipe

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  • 01 April 2010

    CFL recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was really delicious, and the family loved it too. I whizzed together everything except the peppers. The fennel flavour is not overwhelming but adds a real sweetness to the sauce.

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  • 02 April 2010

    wendyvg rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Added 2 cups of mixed seafood.

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  • 07 April 2010

    sarah commented on this recipe

    Added a grilled aubergine with the peppers and was a big hit with the 4 year old.

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  • 10 April 2010

    Beth rated this recipe

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  • 27 April 2010

    Katharine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was my first experiment with fennel and it was a great introduction into its versatility, as already mentioned it added a lovely sweetness to the sauce. Didnt bother to skin the peppers, just sliced and then roasted them which I think gives equally good results. Easy, yummy and virtuous!

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  • 06 May 2010

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I jigged around with this a bit as I didn't have any fennel and replaced the carrot with courgette. Was very easy to make with a good texture and taste. Added a tin of tuna to up the protein content.

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  • 09 May 2010

    the collys commented on this recipe

    I made this dish to take to work for lunch, its really easy to make and whats best is that its filling and low fat. The fresh pasta works really well, I added a few more pinches of ceyenne pepper as I like a bit more of a kick. I will make this again and found it very tasty!!

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  • 09 May 2010

    the collys rated this recipe

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  • 04 June 2010

    Miss G rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was amazing - I did add some olives (because I love them). Texture & taste superb this will be done again and again in our house.

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  • 12 September 2010

    Jasper commented on this recipe

    This is a brilliant recipe, my 14yr old daughter loved it as did my friends, freezes well and takes no time at all

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  • 13 January 2011

    Charlotte commented on this recipe

    This is the only homemade pasta sauce that I have thought has beaten Lloyd Grossman's (cheat, I know) and so healthy. The fennel gives it a real interesting flavour and heat. I used jarred chopped chillis instead of chili flakes. Really yummy!

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  • 13 January 2011

    Charlotte rated and commented on this recipe

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  • 02 March 2011

    Clausager rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely recipe. Tasty and interesting.

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  • 21 April 2011

    XQYZ rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Tastes great!!

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  • 22 April 2011

    d41d0y rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy recipe, very tasty and nutritious! Would make again and try adding different vegetables like aubergine or mushrooms.

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    27 April 2011

    ljc rated this recipe

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  • 04 May 2011

    Yummy Mummy commented on this recipe

    Just made this for our tea. its was delish!! Never tried fennel before and was worried it was going to be too strong but it was lovaleee!!! my dad even said it was good and thats a rare event!!! ha! ha!

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  • 12 June 2011

    lucy_painter rated and commented on this recipe

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    This recipe was great! All the family enjoyed it including my 3 & 1yr old. I will make this recipe again and make an extra batch for the freezer.

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  • 21 June 2011

    Rachthecook rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious. Healthy and extremley satisfying, whether or not you eat meat. I make this once a fortnight, without fail! I usually have it without fennel but trying it this week with. Fennel seeds add an amazing taste! I usually scatter parmesan over the top but i am sure it would be just as amazing without.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

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PER SERVING

323 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 58g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 6g, sugar 11g, salt 0.45 g

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