Creamy Tomato & Pepper Linguine W. Pistachio Crumb & A Chicken Breast

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7 and boil a full kettle

Peel and chop your brown onion[s] into wedges

Crush your garlic open by squashing them with the side of a knife and discard the skins

Deseed your pepper[s] (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and cut into strips

Added chicken? Cook at 220°C / 200°C (fan) / gas 7 for 18-20 min

Add the onion wedges, garlic, pepper strips and cherry tomatoes to a baking paper-lined baking tray (or two!)

Add a small drizzle of olive oil and give everything a good mix up

Put the tray[s] in the oven for 15-20 min or until the vegetables have softened – this is your softened veg

Meanwhile, chop your pistachios finely

Heat a large, dry, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) over a medium heat

Once hot, add the chopped pistachios and cook for an initial 1-2 min or until beginning to toast

Tip: Watch them like a hawk to make sure they don't burn!

Once lightly toasted, add your panko breadcrumbs to the pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of pepper

Cook for 3-4 min or until the breadcrumbs are golden

Once golden, add your dried basil, stir it all together and remove from the heat – this is your pistachio crumb

Add your pasta to a pot of boiled water and bring to the boil over a high heat

Cook the pasta for 7-9 min (10-12 min for wholewheat) or until cooked with a slight bite

Once done, drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water

Tip: It doesn't need to be fully cooked, as it will finish cooking in the sauce later!

Add the softened veg to a food processor with your creamy single oat, balsamic sun-dried tomato paste, vegetable stock mix and a very generous pinch of salt and pepper

Blitz until smooth – this is your creamy tomato & red pepper sauce

Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the creamy tomato & red pepper sauce, a good grind of pepper and a splash of starchy pasta water

Stir it all together and cook for a final 3-4 min or until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is fully coated – this is your creamy tomato & red pepper pasta

Wash your salad then pat dry with kitchen paper