Classic Cheesy Tomato Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 350 g penne pasta
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 300 ml tomato passata
- 150 g mature cheddar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 585 kcal
- Protein
- 22.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 72.5 g
- of which sugars
- 11 g
- Fat
- 21.6 g
- of which saturates
- 9.4 g
- Fibre
- 5.4 g
- Salt
- 0.76 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the penne in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than packet instructions, then drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 3
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, passata and oregano. Season lightly, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Combine the drained pasta with the tomato sauce and tip into a large ovenproof dish.
- 5
Scatter the grated cheddar evenly over the top and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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