Vegan chickpea spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp Coop olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 x 400g cans Co-op chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp brown sugar
Sprig of rosemary (optional)
350g dried spaghetti
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4
Pat the chickpeas dry with kitchen towel, then toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, the ground cumin and coriander, and season
Roast in the oven for 35-40 mins, tossing halfway, until golden and crunchy
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil over a medium heat in a casserole dish or large saucepan
Add the onion and celery, then fry gently for 7-10 mins, until softened
Add the garlic and paprika and cook for a further 2 mins, then stir in the tomatoes, sugar and rosemary, if using
Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 mins
Season to taste
Cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions
Drain, reserving the water, and toss with the sauce, a ladleful of the pasta cooking water and half the chickpeas
Divide between 4 deep bowls and top with the remaining roasted chickpeas to serve