A vegetarian favourite for under 5's, minestrone pasta pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 300g frozen mixed vegetables (including peas, sweetcorn, carrots and broccoli, but not the chunky stewpacks)
- 700ml hot vegetable stock
- 175g small pasta shapes, such as conchigliette
- 220g can baked beans
- grated cheddar, to serve
Method
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Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and gently fry the onion for a few minutes until it starts to soften. Stir in the tomato purée, then tip in the frozen vegetables and pour in the stock.
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Bring to the boil, add the pasta and stir. Cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
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Stir in the beans and heat through, then taste for seasoning. Serve hot, with a bowl of grated cheddar for sprinkling over the top.