Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake

Name: Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 x 400g (14 oz) cans cherry tomatoes; 1 red onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; pinch of chilli flakes; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1-2 teaspoons sugar; ½ cup vegetable stock/red wine; salt & pepper to taste; 500 g (1lb) short pasta of your choice (I used penne); 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; fresh basil

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6
Calories
401 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake

Kylie Thomas

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Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake for nights where you want something delicious and comforting to eat but can't be bothered to spend ages in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

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for the tomato sauce

2 x 400g (14 oz) cans cherry tomatoes
1 red onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
pinch of chilli flakes optional
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-2 teaspoons sugar to taste (optional)
½ cup vegetable stock/red wine
salt & pepper to taste

for the pasta bake

500 g (1lb) short pasta of your choice (I used penne)
1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
fresh basil to serve

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Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.
Fry the onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft and translucent.
Add the tomatoes, herbs, spices, Balsamic, sugar and stock/wine and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes while the pasta cooks. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta's cooking water.
When the pasta is cooked and the sauce is reduced, combine and mix well. Add some of the cooking water saved from the pasta to loosen the pasta and sauce a bit.
Transfer half the pasta mix to a baking dish, add half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining pasta and cheese.
Place the pasta in the pre-heated oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese on top is golden brown.
Remove and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving with fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 401kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 337mg (14%) Potassium 358mg (10%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 880IU (18%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	401kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	16mg	5%
Sodium	337mg	14%
Potassium	358mg	8%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	880IU	18%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	311mg	31%
Iron	9mg	50%