This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 1tbsp vegetable oil◆ 1 red or brown onion, sliced◆ 500g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks◆ 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped◆ 2tbsp Tikka Masala curry paste◆ 400

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