Linguine in Creamy Spicy Tomato Sauce

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the green beans and stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins. 

Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Cook until the beans are tender, 4-5 mins. 

Once charred, season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, add the linguine to the pan of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 10 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

While the pasta cooks, pop the (now empty) frying pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the garlic, sun-dried tomato paste and sugar for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Cook for 1 min.

Stir in the passata, veg stock paste, half the chilli flakes (use less if you'd prefer things milder) and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper.

Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 6-7 mins.

Meanwhile, crumble the Greek style salad cheese.

Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the creme fraiche, cooked pasta, charred beans and peas until piping hot.

Taste and season again if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.