One-pot pasta with white beans

Ingredients:

• 150 g whole-wheat fusilli (weighed raw)
• 240 g white beans (drained weight)
• 250 g strained tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper (approx. 120 g)
• 1 red onion (approx. 80 g)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves (pressed or finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning mix
• Chili flakes to taste
• 40g Kalamata olives
• 10 g fresh basil
• 1 tbsp broth
• Salt & Pepper
• 400–450 ml water (depending on the desired sauce quantity and consistency) 
  

Preparation:

1. Cut the onion into fine rings, dice the garlic finely and cut the peppers into fine strips.
2. Sauté onion, garlic and peppers in a pot with a little water over medium heat until translucent.
3. Stir in tomato paste, fry briefly, then add strained tomatoes, spices, stock and water.
4. Add the 150g fusilli and the white beans to the pot.
5. Mix everything well and simmer for about 12-14 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
6. Add water if necessary and stir regularly.
7. Season with salt, pepper and chili if desired.
8. Finely chop the basil and olives and fold in before serving.