Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake

Name: Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, American, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 x 400g (14 oz) cans cherry tomatoes; 1 red onion (finely chopped); 3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced); 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon Italian herbs; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); pinch of chilli flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar; 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste (optional)); ½ cup vegetable stock/red wine; salt & pepper to taste; 500 g (1lb) short pasta of your choice (I used penne); 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; fresh basil (to serve)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake for nights where you want something delicious and comforting to eat but can't be bothered to spend ages in the kitchen.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:09:47 GMT