Pizza Pasta Bake with BlixSam Pasta a la Sam

Ingredients

• 500 g penne or rigatoni pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt, for boiling

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 g beef mince
• 2 tsp BlixSam Pasta a la Sam
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp sugar
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the mince and cook until browned. Stir in BlixSam Pasta a la Sam and oregano. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and sauce. Stir through half of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
7. Spoon the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with pepperoni, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot!