TOMATO & MASCARPONE PASTA BAKE

Tomato & mascarpone pasta bake image

Everyone loves a pasta bake and this one is sure to be a family favourite

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h35m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½kg tomatoes , halved
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
300ml /½ pt vegetable stock
4 tbsp mascarpone
small bunch basil , chopped
500g pack penne
125g ball mozzarella , torn
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Place the tomatoes, cut-side up, in a roasting dish and drizzle with the vinegar, oregano and some seasoning. Roast for 1 hr until soft.
Heat the oil in a saucepan, then cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. When the tomatoes are ready, tip into the pan with the stock. Simmer for 5 mins, then add the mascarpone. Remove from the heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions, drain and set aside in a colander. Heat grill to High. Season the sauce and stir in the basil and pasta. Mix, then tip into an ovenproof dish and cover with the cheese. Grill for a few mins until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 112 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.91 milligram of sodium