We're really interested in cooking and love being in the kitchen trying out new things.

We thought we'd ask Alison from Slimming World Navan to recommend a dish for us to try. As you'll obviously realise the dishes that she creates are both nutritious and form part of a lifestyle aimed at staying slim.

Prep time: 40 minutes

Ingredients: Serves 4 Portions

• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 60g dried pasta (macaroni)
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 400g can of chopped tomatoes
• 400g can of cannellini beans, drained
• 60g savoy cabbage leaves, cut finely
• Handful of fresh basil
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. Place onion, carrot, celery, garlic and potato in a large pot, with the pasta and stock. Bring to the boil, reduce and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
2. Stir in the tomatoes and beans, then simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add cabbage and basil, cook until the cabbage wilts.
4. Season to taste.