Cheesy Pepper and Tomato Pasta Bake
By M&S FoodSweet peppers, tomatoes and roasted red pepper paste create a rich, velvety sauce for pasta, finished with a layer of golden melted cheese.Time and servings
Ingredients
11 total- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 M&S red onion, diced
- 2 M&S peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 M&S garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp M&S Italian seasoning
- 1 x 180g jar M&S Roasted Red Pepper Paste
- 400g tin M&S Organic chopped tomatoes
- 380g M&S fusilli
- 100g M&S mature cheddar, grated
- 100g M&S grated mozzarella
- 10g M&S fresh basil, to serve
Method
7 stepsStep 1
Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the oil, followed by the onion and peppers. Cook for 5–7 mins until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
Step 3
Add the Italian seasoning, roasted red pepper paste and chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 10 mins, then season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
While the sauce simmers, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the pack instructions for 9–11 mins until al dente. Drain well.
Step 5
Stir the pasta through the sauce, then transfer to a large ovenproof baking dish. Scatter over the cheddar and mozzarella.
Step 6
Bake for 15–20 mins, until golden, bubbling and lightly crisp around the edges.
Step 7
Scatter over the basil and serve.