Tomato penne with avocado
Wholemeal penne tossed in a mildly spiced tomato, pepper and sweetcorn sauce, topped with lime-dressed avocado.
Calories are an AI estimate, for information only.
Ingredients · 14
2 servingsTap what you already have; add the rest to your list in the app with one tap.
- Wholemeal penne100 g
- Rapeseed oil1 tsp
- Large onionSliced, 1 tbsp finely chopped1
- Orange pepperDeseeded, cut into chunks1
- Garlic clovesGrated2
- Mild chilli powder2 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Cumin seeds½ tsp
- Tomatoes (canned)Chopped400 g
- Sweetcorn (canned, in water)196 g
- Vegetable bouillon powder1 tsp
- AvocadoStoned, chopped1
- LimeZested and juiced½
- Coriander (to serve)Chopped
Method · 3 steps
- 1
Cook the penne al dente in salted water, 10-12 mins. Meanwhile, pour the oil into a medium-sized pan. Fry the sliced onion and pepper over a moderate heat, stirring regularly, for 10 mins until golden. Add the garlic and spices, then the tomatoes, half a tomato can of water, the sweetcorn and bouillon. Put a lid on and let it simmer gently for 15 mins.
- 2
While the sauce simmers, mix the avocado with the lime zest and juice and the 1 tbsp of finely chopped onion.
- 3
Drain the penne and stir it into the sauce along with the coriander. Serve in bowls topped with the avocado and a scatter of coriander leaves.






