4-5 Servings
~ 30 min
- 1 x 425 g Royal Ocean Pilchards in tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 x 400 g Star Macaroni
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp mixed dried herbs
- 1 punnet mixed vegetables
- 150 g cheddar cheese, grated
This is a really filling a super easy meal to prepare. You know you’ll have a winner with the kids when you’re preparing pasta, match it with cheese and you’ll be sure to have plates wiped clean. You can prepare this mid-week when you don’t have much time or even as a lazy Sunday lunch that’ll be ready in no time.
Equipment
- Medium sized pot
- Casserole dish
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
Instructions
- Get your ingredients together. These include; 1 x 425 g Royal Ocean Pilchards in tomato sauce
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 x 400 g Star Macaroni
1 tsp freshly minced garlic
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp tomato puree
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp mixed dried herbs
1 punnet mixed vegetables
150 g cheddar cheese, grated - Begin by preparing the Star Macaroni according to the instructions on the pack. When cooked drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in pot, add garlic, onion and curry powder. Fry until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato puree and mixed herbs. Add 50-100 ml water and stir.
- Allow to cook for 3-5 min, stirring occasionally. Add the pilchards and their sauce. Simmer for another 3-5 min.
- Prepare the vegetables by simply steaming them for 2 min. You may alternatively boil them in very little water for the same time. Season with salt.
- Place half of the macaroni into a casserole dish. Pour the pilchards and sauce over the macaroni.
- Spoon the remaining macaroni over the pilchards. Next spoon the steamed mixed veg over the macaroni. Finally, sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the vegetables.
- Bake at 180 degrees Celsius until the cheese melts. Enjoy!
