Dairy free
Vegetarian
Freezer friendly
Vegan

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This recipe will take you 40 minutes

Serves 4

  • 100g dried orecchiette or conchiglie pasta
  • 1 cal cooking spray*
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • 2 red peppers, deseeded and diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ½ small pack fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 vegetable stock cubes, suitable for vegans
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 500g passata
  • 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • Chopped fresh basil, to serve
  • *Search ‘cook’s tips’ in our member features section for need-to-know info on this ingredient.

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