RATATOUILLE SPAGHETTI

A healthy vegetarian option that will have even the meat-eaters wanting seconds.

Serves 4 Prep 15 min Cook 30 min

375g spaghetti

2 tbsp (30ml) olive or avocado oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 brinjal, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

2 x 410g tinned chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp (30ml) tomato paste

2 tsp (10ml) dried oregano

½ tsp (3ml) sugar

salt and ground black pepper

fresh basil leaves, to serve

grated Parmesan, to serve

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions,drain and set aside.

2 Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and garlic and fry until golden.

3 Add the brinjal and green pepper and fry for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, sugar and season with salt and pepper.

4 Simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced slightly, and the brinjal is tender.

Adjust seasoning.

5 Toss the sauce through the cooked spaghetti and add fresh basil leaves and some grated Parmesan

before serving.

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