Tomato & Basil Pasta Bake

Italian · Dinner

Tomato & Basil Pasta Bake

40 minEasyServes 4$2.60/serve

The one everyone eats. Boil, stir, bake, done.

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Nutrition per serving

528

Calories

22g

Protein

68g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Estimated cost $2.60 per serving · $10.40 total

Ingredients

  • 400g penne or rigatoni
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 150g mozzarella, torn
  • 40g parmesan, grated
  • Big handful of basil

Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200C and boil the pasta 2 minutes short of the packet time.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile soften the garlic in the oil, add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the sauce well and stir through half the basil.

  4. 4

    Toss the drained pasta through the sauce and tip into a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Scatter over the mozzarella and parmesan and bake 18 minutes until bubbling and golden.

  6. 6

    Finish with the rest of the basil.