Total cooking and preparation time approximately 30 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb lean minced beef
1 tbsp garlic, crushed
1 tsp chilli powder
14 oz tin chopped tomatoes
14 oz tin red kidney beans, drained
3 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
4 cups dried penne pasta

Method

1. Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a large frying pan on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the meat has browned and the onions have softened.
2. Add the chilli, tomatoes, beans, tomato purée, herbs, salt, pepper and 4 tbsp water.
3. Stir, lower the heat and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan according to the instructions on the packet.
5. Drain and return to the pan, then add the sauce and toss until well mixed.
6. Serve with crusty bread.