Tomato Pasta Bake
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
An easy, yet delicious, quick vegetarian dish for your family for a light dinner or lunch.
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 1Heat 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 2Add 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 3Meanwhile, cook the pasta to the pack instructions (usually around 10-12 minutes). Drain the pasta once it is cooked and soft.
- STEP 4Mix the pasta and sauce together in a dish and sprinkle the crushed weetabix on the top and then the grated cheese.
- STEP 5Place 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.
