YIELD: Serves 4
PREP: 5 mins
COOK: 15 mins
READY IN: 20 mins
Ingredients
500 Grams Penne Pasta/Spaghetti (you can use spelt/GF/rice/corn pasta also)
1 Onion Diced Finely
3 Colves of Garlic Minced
250 Grams Tempeh Chopped into Small Cubes
1 Jar Passata Sauce
1 Cup Pitted & Sliced Black Olives
1/2 Cup Basil Sliced Finely
1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
Fresh Pepper
Instructions
Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta
In a non stick pot, saute the onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant
Add the tempeh, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until warmed through
Add the passata, olives, basil and oregano and bring to a gentle boil
Drain the cooked pasta and toss through the sauce
Serve with extra basil and fresh pepper
COURSE: Main Meals
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