Fridge Raid Hidden Veg Pasta

Fridge Raid Hidden Veg Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

65kcal

Sugar

3g

Fat

34g

Fiber

2g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

3g

Carbs

7g

Sodium

67mg

Ingredients

- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 diced Onion
- 1 thinly sliced Leek
- 2 sliced Carrot
- 1 sliced Parsnip
- 800g / 28.2oz Plum tomatoes
- 1 roughly chopped Red bell pepper
- 1 roughly chopped Green bell pepper
- 1 head Broccoli
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Low-salt stock cube
- 1 tsp Mixed dried herbs
- 1 tsp optional Sugar
- 2 heaped tsp Smoked paprika
- 150g / 5oz grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tbsp of Olive oil in a large pan and sauté 1 diced Onion over medium heat until translucent.
2. Thinly slice 1 Leek and add to the pan. Add 2 sliced Carrots and 1 sliced Parsnip.
3. Add 800g / 28.2oz Plum tomatoes and half-fill each can with boiling water, adding it to the pan.
4. Add 1 roughly chopped Red bell pepper and 1 roughly chopped Green bell pepper.
5. Remove the woody end of 1 head of Broccoli, chop the florets and stem, then add to the pot.
6. Crush 2 Garlic cloves and add to the pot.
7. Add 1 Low-salt stock cube, 1 tsp Mixed dried herbs, 1 tsp optional Sugar, and 2 heaped tsp Smoked paprika.
8. Stir and top up with boiling water to cover the vegetables. Let it bubble for 20 minutes until softened.
9. Blend until smooth and stir in 150g / 5oz grated Cheddar cheese. Serve with pasta.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

7% of RDI

Magnesium

18% of RDI

Vitamin C

34% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

18% of RDI

Folate

28% of RDI

Good to know

You can swap out any ingredients for what you have on hand. The quantities and exact vegetables aren't vital, just fill the pot with vegetables to bulk out the sauce.