One-dish Risoni with Tomato & Basil

Infused with Italian flavours, this comforting one-dish risoni with tomato and basil will hit the spot every time. Any leftovers will make a nutritious lunch the next day.

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Step 1

Dice bacon and place in a frying pan on medium high heat and cook until it crisps up. Remove bacon from pan and place in a bowl lined with paper towel.

Step 2

While the bacon is cooking. Halve the Cherry tomatoes. Remove basil leaves from the stems and finely chop. Finely chop Garlic, and Onion. Cut lime into wedges

Step 3

Place frying pan back on medium high heat and cook tomato halves until browned. 3-5 minutes. Remove tomatoes from frying pan and place on plate.

Step 4

Put frying pan back on medium high heat and cook the onion until it starts to soften. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add stock, tomato paste, tinned tomatoes, and risoni. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the cooked tomatoes, peas, and bacon. Cook for another 7 minutes.

Step 6

Add spinach leaves and stir until leaves wilt. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Serve into 4 bowls, topping with ricotta, basil, and a wedge of lime.