An easy, yet delicious, quick vegetarian dish for your family for a light dinner or lunch.
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Ingredients
Sauce
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400g chopped tomatoes
2 tsp tomato puree (or 2 tsp ketchup)
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
a pinch of salt and pepper (seasoning)
Pasta Bake
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400g chopped tomatoes
2 tsp tomato puree (or 2 tsp ketchup)
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
a pinch of salt and pepper (seasoning)
350g Fusilli (or any type) pasta
1 Weetabix, crumbled
100g cheddar, grated
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (to garnish)
Method
STEP 1
Heat the oil in the saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Then, add the garlic and cook gently for another minute.
STEP 2
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and stir. Then add the mixed herbs and the salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is thick and rich.
STEP 3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta to the pack instructions (usually around 10-12 minutes). Drain the pasta once it is cooked and soft.
STEP 4
Mix the pasta and sauce together in a dish and sprinkle the crushed weetabix on the top and then the grated cheese.
STEP 5
Place under the grill under a high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve warm and fresh with the chopped basil as a topping. Can also serve with garlic bread as a side dish or some salad.