One-Dish Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake

We love one-dish meals that are super easy to make and still absolutely delicious. This super cheesy Fattis & Monis pasta bake brings all the flavour and requires minimal clean-up. This is the perfect fuss-free mid-week dinner. Watch this video to learn how to make this hearty One-Dish Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake. We know youre going to love it!

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Full recipe

Serves 4
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Hands-off time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 packet (500g) Fattis & Monis Bellissimo Linguine pasta
1 jar (400ml) tomato pasta sauce
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp each salt and pepper, to season
2 tsp dried Italian herbs
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Serving suggestion:
Basil
Salad

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Layer the Fattis & Monis Bellissimo Linguine pasta, tomato pasta sauce, garlic, salt and pepper and Italian herbs to a 30x20cm baking dish and cover with about 5 cups of water. Carefully toss the ingredients together using tongs, until well combined. *Chefs Tip: Baking the pasta in the sauce retains all the flavour!
3. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes until the pasta is al dent, but still saucy. *Chefs Tip: Covering the pasta bake will ensure the pasta cooks evenly!
4. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil lid. Switch the oven to grill and increase the temperature to 220C.
5. Add 1 cup of the cherry tomatoes to the a baking dish and toss the pasta together using the tongs until the pasta and sauce are well combined. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the pasta and top with remaining 2 cups of cherry tomatoes. *Chefs Tip: Add shredded cooked chicken for a meaty alternative!
6. Add the baking dish back into the oven, uncovered, and grill for 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned.
7. Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with a fresh side salad and ENJOY!

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