Ingredients
Scale
- 200 gr/7 ounce pasta of your choice (use GF if needed)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of kidney beans
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- dash of liquid smoke (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt, pepper
To serve
- handful of arugula or fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat up oil in a skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until translucent. Use a few spoons of water instead of oil, if making oil-free.
- Add drained beans, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, oregano, liquid smoke, paprika, cayenne, and a large pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally, to make sure nothing burns down.
- Mash beans a little bit with fork. Add water, to reach desired consistency.
- Serve sauce over pasta. Top with arugula or basil. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Vegan