Submitted by Dan Williams
Serves 4. Preparation time 20 mins.
Ingredients:
- 1kg frozen marinara mix
- 2 large onions
- 2 cloves garlic (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic from a jar)
- 1/4 chilli (or large pince of dried chilli flakes)
- 3 x 400g cans crushed (not diced or chopped) tomatoes
- Balsamic vinegar
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Dried sage
- I large avocado
Method:
- Place frozen marinara mix in a colander in water to defrost.
- Peel and dice the onions and sauté in a pan. Add the garlic only when the onions are translucent as the garlic will cook more quickly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, dried herbs and bring to a simmer.
- Add the (now defrosted) marinara mix and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Serve in a soup bowl with a splash of balsamic vinegar and topped with sliced avocado.
Dan says:
This is my ‘go to’ meal for when I’m cooking for myself. Even though this meal is very healthy, all the ingredients can be kept in the pantry or freezer – so they’re always on hand. It’s quick to make and tastes great. Although I’ve said it serves four, it lasts me two meals (I eat a lot). I’ll have it for dinner, then eat it cold for lunch the next day. It doesn’t keep well beyond this.