Recipe Wednesday Quick Pasta Bake with Susan Lodge
Author Susan Lodge , is here with a delicious recipe that is easy and delicious. Take it away, Susan. The world moves faster now and we all have time crunches that take away from home cooking. But here is the perfect meal for when you are really pressed to feed the family. Quick Pasta Bake 300gm (10oz) dried pasta Penne works well 1 large onion chopped 3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed 4 rashers of thick bacon cooked and chopped into bite size pieces 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil 125 ml (4 oz) water or wine 400gm (14 oz) tin of plum tomatoes. 1 tsp. dried mixed herbs 110 gm (4oz) of hard cheese grated or mozzarella sliced. Salt to taste Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 180°C or 350°F. Cook the pasta for the prescribed time on the packet. In a large pan gently fry the onions and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until soft and transparent. Add tomatoes, water/wine, bacon, and mixed herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Simme...