Rice Spaghetti with Bean Sauce Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 red onion
• 1 large carrot
• 2 celery stalks
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 x 400ml can of mixed beans (or any beans you have)
• 1 x 400ml can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• 500g pasta
• Fresh coriander or parsley (optional)

Method

1. 1

   Chop the onion, the garlic, the celery, grate the carrot and add the vegetables to a hot pan with the olive oil. Fry for 7-10 min until the vegetables are soft.

2. 2

   Add the spices to the mix and stir well.

3. 3

   Add drained and washed beans and a can of chopped tomatoes.

4. 4

   Stir through the tomato paste, add some salt and cook on a low heat for 20-30 min.

5. 5

   When the sauce is almost ready stir through some fresh coriander.

6. 6

   While the bean sauce is cooking, boil water for the pasta. Add salt and cook the pasta as per instructions on the package.

7. 7

   Serve with the chopped fresh herbs, such as coriander, parsley or dill.