Fussy eaters top-your-own sweet tomato pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Packed with goodness and with extra toppings to choose from, even the fussiest eaters will be happy with this sweet tomato pasta

Prep:10 mins
Cook:35 mins

Serves 6
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 264
fat 3g
saturates 0g
carbs 49g
sugars 8g
fibre 3g
protein 10g
salt 0.2g

Ingredients

1?2 tbsp olive oil
1 red pepper, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped into chunks
2 garlic cloves, sliced
splash of red wine vinegar
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
400g pasta (we used fusilli)
Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
jar of pesto canned tuna, shredded ham, shredded cooked chicken and more grated Parmesan, to serve (optional)

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the red pepper and sweet potato, and cook for 5-10 mins until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Add the red wine vinegar, sizzle for a moment, then add the chopped tomatoes and season. Cover and simmer for 30 mins until the sweet potato is really soft, adding a splash of water if it starts to look dry. Tip the sauce into a blender (or use a hand blender) and whizz until smooth. Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 3 months.
Cook the pasta following pack instructions and reheat the sauce gently in a saucepan. Once the pasta is cooked, drain well and toss with the sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Serve the pasta in a big bowl for everyone to help themselves, with extra toppings to choose from to keep fussy eaters happy.