Cheesy Chorizo Pasta Bake
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
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Crush the garlic and dice the onion. Trim the courgette and cut into 2 cm chunks. Chop the pepper into chunks.
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Thinly slice the mushrooms. Chop the chorizo into 1 cm chunks.
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Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 12 minutes.
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Heat a frying pan over high heat. Add the courgette and cook for 4 minutes.
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Add the chorizo, onion, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes.
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Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
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Add 50ml of water, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato puree, and mixed herbs to the pan.
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Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
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Pour the pasta mixture into an oven-proof dish and top with torn mozzarella and grated cheddar cheese.
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Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Split into two bowls and serve hot.