Pasta Italiano

Method

• step 1

  Boil the pasta (a rough indicator of the cooking time is on the back of the packet) then strain in a colander.

• step 2

  Fry the chopped garlic in oil in a saucepan for a few minutes and add the sliced mushrooms and chopped olives. Stir and add the chopped tomatoes with mixed herbs. Add the pasta, mix together and leave to stand.

• step 3

  Put butter, flour and milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly with a ballon whisk until you have a smooth glossy sauce. Add the grated mozarella off the heat and stir gently.

• step 4

  Pour half of the cheese sauce into the bottom of the dish. Layer the tomato pasta sauce on top and finally cover with the remaining cheese sauce.

• step 5

  Finally, garnish with tomato and parmesan and bake for 20 mins, Gas Mark 5 (190oC)