DINNER FOR ONE

If you’ve got an evening to yourself, make a meal YOU want to eat without the stress of worrying about the family

Puttanesca orzo

SERVES 1

This flavour- packed meal is better than a takeaway and can be on your table in just 20 minutes.

YOU WILL NEED

1tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 anchovy fillets, drained

1tsp tomato puree

200g finely chopped tomatoes 50g pitted black olives ½tbsp capers

Pinch chilli flakes, optional

75g orzo (a tiny pasta shape) Small handful fresh basil, chopped Parmesan, to serve

HOW TO DO IT

1

Heat the oil in a small non-stick frying pan. Add the garlic and cook for around 2 mins, until soft and golden but not deep brown. Add the anchovy fillets and tomato puree, and cook for 1 min to dissolve together.

2

Add the chopped tomatoes, olives, capers and chilli flakes, if using. Simmer on a low heat for 10 mins.

3

Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the orzo according to the pack instructions.

4

Drain the orzo and mix into the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and the Parmesan shavings.

PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 15 MINS SKILL LEVEL: EASY CALS: 517 FAT: 21G SAT FAT: 3G CARBS: 65G

TIP YOU CAN SERVE THIS WITH REGULAR PASTA OR COOK THE SAUCE DOWN A LITTLE MORE AND USE IT AS A PIZZA TOPPING