Pasta Bake

Інгредієнти

300g pasta

1 onion, finely chopped

1 small carrot, finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato purée

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs

1/2 cup (120ml) full-fat coconut milk OR oat cream*

2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for cheesiness)

Напрямки

1. Cook the pasta:

Boil until al dente (about 1–2 mins less than package recommends).

Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. Make the sauce:

In a pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion over medium heat for 6–8 mins until soft.

Add garlic, stir for 1 min.

Stir in tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 mins until rich.

Stir in coconut milk/oat cream, nutritional yeast, and balsamic or sugar. Simmer 2 more mins.

Blend with a stick blender for a silky finish (optional, but lovely).

3. Combine:

Mix cooked pasta with the sauce. Stir in any veg or beans now.

4. Assemble the bake:

Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.

Mix topping ingredients and scatter over the top.

5. Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.