Cheesy Baked Pasta

Ingredients

• 300g Penne or rigatoni
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 500g Passata
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 200g Mozzarella, torn or grated
• 40g Parmesan or cheddar, grated
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Medium saucepan, Ovenproof dish

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas 6. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet says, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, add the garlic for 1 minute, then stir in the passata and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes and season.

3. 3

   Mix the pasta into the sauce, tip into an ovenproof dish and top with the mozzarella and parmesan.

4. 4

   Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.