Another favourite from the Pasta Cooking book from the remaindered bookshop…it’s called a sauce, but the moisture just comes from the oil, butter and tomatoes. And all the vegetables aren’t green. But they are vegetables.
Hannah’s Nutritional Info edit: (using wholewheat pasta) 462kcal, 75g carbs, 12g fat, 17g protein. If adding parmesan, a 30g serving adds 120 kcal, 0g carbs, 9g of fat, and 10g of protein.
Here’s what you need:
The proportions can obviously vary, and actually you can miss some stuff out – or include seasonal variations. The leeks are important for the overall flavour, though, I think.
Chop everything:
Add the butter and oil to a large (non-stick if you can) pan, and warm over a medium heat. When it starts to sizzle…
…add the courgette and carrot and sprinkle with a pinch (just a pinch!) of sugar. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the peans, beans and leeks (thanks for comment Edith!), salt and pepper, and then cover. Cook for another five minutes. Get the pasta on! (In a separate pan.)
Add the tomatoes and chopped parsley. Cook for another five minutes.
(On this particular occasion I overcooked this last stage and the tomatoes fell apart a bit more than I like – making the whole dish no less tasty, but a bit less photogenic. Pfft.)
When the pasta is done, drain and tip into the pan with the sauce. Stir:
Serve in warmed bowls, with shaved parmesan and a sprig of parsley (if you like).
Ideal with a fruity/medium Portuguese red, preferably an Alentejo.
This is really tasty! One minor correction: the recipe doesn’t say when to add the leeks. I judged when to do it by the photos, and added them along with the peas which worked well. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thanks Edith, corrected…glad you liked it!