European
European - Italy - Pasta and Grains
Easy Cheesy Pasta
Chef's Menu Description
Fresh pasta tossed in an authentic, slow-simmered Italian sauce, enriched with aged cheese, fresh herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
- • 300 g dried pasta ((any shape you like))
- • low-calorie cooking spray
- • 2 onions (peeled and finely diced)
- • 80 g reduced-fat spreadable cheese
- • 20 g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (finely grated)
- • 5 g fresh basil (finely sliced)
- • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Make the pasta as per the packet instructions (this usually takes 10 minutes). Drain well.
2
Phase 2
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, and set on a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 8-10 minutes – until caramelised.
3
Phase 3
Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
4
Phase 4
Add the onion to the cooked pasta – along with the spreadable cheese and basil, and mix well. Season to taste.
5
Phase 5
Transfer the pasta to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle the cheese on top, and bake for about 15-20 minutes – until golden brown.