Wed, 30 September 2015
World Vegetarian Day is the annual kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month so if hosting a veggie-centric dinner for friends, family and neighbours; then Edward Hayden has a great option for you!
Ingredients
12oz/350g Penne Pasta
1 ½ Mixed Peppers
1 Red Onion
6 Mushrooms
1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes
Pinch Crushed Chilli Flakes
3floz/75ml Pouring Cream
1oz/25g Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Method
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
Plunge the pasta into the boiling water and boil according to the packet instructions.
When the pasta is cooked strain into a large colander and leave it under cold running water until the pasta has completely cooled down.
This process is known as blanching and refreshing. Retain it until required.
Meanwhile cut the vegetables into even sized bite size portions and heat a deep based frying pan with a little oil and add the vegetables to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften.
Next add in the chopped tomatoes, cream and chilli flakes and allow this mixture to come to the boil.
Adjust the seasoning at this stage also.
Next add in the blanched and refreshed pasta and ensure that it gets thoroughly heated.
Arrange in a large serving bowl and scatter with the grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or parsley
