One-pot tomato & spinach penne

• Penne / fusilli400g
• Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
• Passata500g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)3
• Frozen chopped spinach200g
• Stock cubes (12 pack)1
• Mature cheddar60g

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.09 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 3 crushed garlic cloves in a little oil in a large deep pan for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 500g passata, 1 stock cube dissolved in 600ml boiling water and 400g pasta. Bring to the boil.

3. 3

   Simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked, adding 200g frozen spinach for the last 4 minutes. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.

4. 4

   Season and serve topped with 60g grated cheddar.