Fussy eaters top-your-own sweet tomato pasta

• olive oil tbsp
• red pepper↗1

  chopped

• sweet potato↗1

  chopped into chunks

• garlic cloves↗2

  sliced

• red wine vinegar
• chopped tomatoes g
• pasta↗400g g

  (we used fusilli)

• parmesan↗

  (or vegetarian alternative), grated

• jar of pesto

  canned tuna, shredded ham, shredded cooked chicken and more grated Parmesan, to serve (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the red pepper and sweet potato, and cook for 5-10 mins until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Add the red wine vinegar, sizzle for a moment, then add the chopped tomatoes and season. Cover and simmer for 30 mins until the sweet potato is really soft, adding a splash of water if it starts to look dry. Tip the sauce into a blender (or use a hand blender) and whizz until smooth. Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 3 months.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta following pack instructions and reheat the sauce gently in a saucepan. Once the pasta is cooked, drain well and toss with the sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Serve the pasta in a big bowl for everyone to help themselves, with extra toppings to choose from to keep fussy eaters happy.