Name: Tomato penne with avocado
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100g wholemeal penne; 1 tsp rapeseed oil; 1 large onion sliced, plus 1 tbsp finely chopped; 1 orange pepper deseeded and cut into chunks; 2 garlic cloves grated; 2 tsp mild chilli powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp cumin seeds; 400g can chopped tomatoes; 196g can sweetcorn in water; 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder; 1 avocado stoned and chopped; 1/2 lime zest and juice; handful coriander chopped, plus extra to serve

Tomato penne with avocado

Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie.

30 min total 10 min prep 20 min cook 2 495 cal

Instructions

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1 Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 mins until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the sliced onion and pepper and fry, stirring frequently for 10 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water, the corn and bouillon. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.
2 Meanwhile, toss the avocado with the lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped onion.
3 Drain the penne and toss into the sauce with the coriander. Spoon the pasta into bowls, top with the avocado and scatter over the coriander leaves.