PASTA ARRABBIATA WITH AUBERGINE

Pasta arrabbiata with aubergine image

Choose this healthy pasta supper after a workout. Although it's low in fat and calories, it's packed with flavour, and also provides calcium and fibre

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
1 large onion , finely chopped (160g)
2 large garlic cloves , finely grated
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 aubergine , chopped
150g wholemeal penne or fusilli
large handful of basil , plus extra to serve
25g parmesan or vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese, finely grated

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, add the onions, cover and cook for 5 mins. Remove the lid and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and paprika, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes and a can of water. Stir in the bouillon and aubergine, then bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 mins.
Cook the penne in a pan of boiling water for 12 mins until al dente. Drain, reserving 60ml of the cooking water. Add the cooked penne to the sauce, and toss well with the basil and a little of the reserved water, if needed. Spoon into two shallow bowls, and serve topped with the cheese and some extra basil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium