Tomato Pasta Bake

 

A fantastic speedy weekday bake. Bursting cherry tomatoes, and melted creamy mozzarella. Torn basil adds a sweet herby fragrance. Warm and comforting on these chilly evenings.

 

Ingredients

 

150g Cherry Tomatoes

400g tin of Chopped Tomatoes

1 Medium Onion

4 Garlic Cloves

250g of Pasta

Handful of Fresh Basil

Sprig of Thyme

Salt & Pepper

Ball of Mozzarella

 

Method

 

Place the pasta in boiling water with a pinch of salt. Cook until Al-dente then drain and place to one side.

 

Finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat a sauté pan with 1tbsp of oil, then sauté the onions and garlic until softened. Pour in the tinned tomatoes with a pinch of sugar . Add the thyme, torn basil and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the sauce by half, then toss the pasta and sauce together.

 

Place in a oven proof dish tear the mozzarella and scatter other the top. Place in a 180C preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.