Cheesy Chorizo Pasta Bake

Bell Pepper Chorizo Garlic Clove Cheddar Cheese Tomato Puree Mixed Herbs Rigatoni Chopped Tomatoes Mozzarella Vegetable Stock Mushrooms Courgette Brown Onion
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

  • Crush the garlic and dice the onion. Trim the courgette and cut into 2 cm chunks. Chop the pepper into chunks.

  • Thinly slice the mushrooms. Chop the chorizo into 1 cm chunks.

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 12 minutes.

  • Heat a frying pan over high heat. Add the courgette and cook for 4 minutes.

  • Add the chorizo, onion, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.

  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes.

  • Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.

  • Add 50ml of water, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato puree, and mixed herbs to the pan.

  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.

  • Pour the pasta mixture into an oven-proof dish and top with torn mozzarella and grated cheddar cheese.

  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  • Split into two bowls and serve hot.