Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour – it's also full of fibre and vitamin C
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
- 2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
- 500g penne
- 200g kale, chopped
- 4 tbsp ricotta
- 4 tbsp fresh pesto
- parmesan or vegetarian alternative, to serve (optional)
Method
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the garlic and cook for 2 mins until golden. Add the chilli flakes and tomatoes, season well, and simmer for 15 mins until the sauce is thick and reduced.
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While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta following pack instructions – add the kale for the final 2 mins of cooking. Drain well and stir into the sauce, then divide between 4 bowls. Top each with a dollop of ricotta, a drizzle of pesto and shavings of Parmesan, if you like.