Cheesy Summer Pasta

A tasty summer pasta bake feeding the whole family for less than 75p per portion.

Serves 6: This Cheesy Summer Pasta costs less than 75p per portion.

You’ll need:

• 500g pasta
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 jar passata
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 100g grated cheddar cheese

Optional extras:

• Sweetcorn
• Frozen mixed veg
• Pepperoni slices 

Method:

1. Cook the pasta until slightly underdone, then drain.
2. Gently fry the onion in a little oil until softened.
3. Add the grated carrot and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir in the passata, tomato purée and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Mix the sauce through the pasta and pour into an ovenproof dish.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 180°C for around 20 minutes until golden.