PASTA WITH RED PEPPER, TOMATO AND CHILLI MEATBALL SAUCE

Ingredients

• 250 g Penne pasta, cooked al dente

• 300 g Woolworths cooked mini beef frikkadels

• 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped

• 390 g Italian Crushed Tomatoes

• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

• 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped

• 1 red chilli, roughly chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• organic olive oil, for drizzling

• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

Cooking Instructions

1. Gently soften the onion in the oil. Stir in the garlic, chilli and red pepper and cook for 10 minutes, or until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

2. Stir in the frikkadels and parsley and gently heat through for a few minutes. Season to taste.

3. Drain the pasta but reserve the water. Mix the pasta with the sauce, adding a little pasta water if necessary to loosen.

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