Cheesy Veggie Pasta Bake

Bell Pepper Garlic Clove Cheddar Cheese Tomato Puree Mixed Herbs Penne 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.

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

  • Heat a frying pan on high. Add the courgette and cook for 4 minutes. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.

  • Add the mushrooms and fry 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 frying pan.

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

  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.

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

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

  • Split into two bowls and enjoy!