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Aubergine and pepper pasta bake recipe

34 ratings

A pasta bake that'll please the whole family, ready in just 45 minutes and perfect to serve 4 this veg-packed recipe uses peppers, tomatoes, olives, cheese and herbs to make a balanced meal that everyone can enjoy. See method

Serves 4
15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
652 calories / serving
Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 aubergines, diced
1 red onion, peeled and roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves, kept whole
4 tbsp olive oil
2 red peppers –deseeded and chopped
4 vine tomatoes, chopped
2tbsp sun dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
300g free from penne pasta
salt
freshly ground pepper
3 slices of free from bread
50g cheddar cheese
4tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped
100g black olives, pitted

If you don't have red onions, try using white, brown or spring onions

Each serving contains

Energy
2730kj
652kcal 33%
Fat
26g 36%
Saturates
6g 30%
Sugars
13g 15%
Salt
1.7g 28%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 80.8g Protein 18.1g Fibre 10.8g

Method

Heat the oven to 220˚C/ 425˚F / Gas mark 7. Line a tray with nonstick baking paper. Toss the aubergines, onion, garlic and peppers with the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. (This can be done a day ahead.) Add the tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, then season again.
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Place the bread in a food processor and whizz together to make breadcrumbs. Add the cheese and process again to combine. When the roasted vegetables and pasta are cooked mix together. Transfer to an ovenware dish. Sprinkle the top with the cheese breadcrumbs. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the top is brown. To serve the stylish way: Garnish with fresh mint and olives. Serve immediately.

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