Frankie Pasta Bake
A flavor-packed pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce, gooey cheese topping, and slices of savory frankfurters for added indulgence. The comforting aroma of the simmering sauce will have your kitchen feeling warm and inviting, making this meal a cozy and satisfying choice for dinner. Serve with a side of fresh salad for a complete and balanced meal the whole family will love.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- 400g can cherry or chopped tomatoes
- pinch sugar
- few dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 100g rigatoni or other tube-shaped pasta
- 50g Gruyère or cheddar, grated
- hunk of baguette or sliced bread, coarsely grated
- 2 frankfurters , sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium pan and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further min. Mix in the tomatoes and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and season to taste. This basic sauce can now be chilled or frozen.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Heat the grill to high. Mix together the cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce. Tip in the frankfurters (if using) and spoon into a heatproof dish. Scatter over the cheesy crumbs and grill for 3-5 mins or until bubbling hot and golden. Serve with a simple salad.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 501 calories
- Fat Content: 22 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 59 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 21 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.78 milligram of sodium
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