Ingredients

  • 350 g spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small red chile, seeded and chopped
  • 100 g unsweetened chestnut puree
  • 120 ml vegetable stock
  • 5 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 50 g cooked chestnuts, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 400 g flageolet beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons double cream, aka heavy cream

Method

  • Cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil and gently fry the chilli for 2 minutes.
  • Add the puree, stock and sherry to the pan and heat gently to make a sauce.
  • Stir in thyme, beans, chestnut and seasoning if desired. Warm over a gentle heat for 5 minutes Stir in cream.
  • Drain pasta and toss in sauce.
  • Serve garnished with parsley and black pepper.