🍝 Sausage & Mozzarella Pasta Bake
A bubbling tray of cheesy, tomato-rich comfort. This pasta bake combines herby sausages, gooey mozzarella, and crispy golden edges - everything you want from a hearty midweek meal.
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Nut-Free
30 mins
1 hr 30 mins
Easy
4
Sugars
9g
Kcal
561
Fibre
8g
Fat
23g
Protein
21g
Saturates
8g
Salt
1.39g
Carbs
64g
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Cooking time:
Prep time:
30 mins
Nut-Free
Difficulty:
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1 hr 30 mins
Easy
4
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9g
Fibre
8g
Protein
21g
Salt
1.39g
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Nut-Free
30 mins
1 hr 30 mins
Easy
4
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Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 pork sausages, cut into chunky pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 300g short pasta (such as fusilli or farfalle)
• 100g mozzarella, grated
• 2 tbsp parmesan, grated
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the sausages until browned all over.
Remove, slice into bite-sized pieces, then set aside.
2. In the same pan, gently cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
Stir in the garlic and chilli flakes, cooking for 1 minute more.
3. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce slightly, then return the sliced sausage to the pan.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain and combine with the sausage sauce.
5. Tip everything into a large ovenproof dish. Dot the mozzarella over the top and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
6. Scatter over the basil just before serving.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Use chicken sausages or plant-based sausages for a lighter option.
• Try wholewheat pasta for added fibre.
• Add extra veg like spinach or courgette into the sauce for a nutrient boost.
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezes well - reheat from frozen or defrost fully before baking.
• Perfect to prep ahead and bake when ready to eat.
Ideal For:
• Families looking for an easy all-in-one dish.
• Students wanting a filling, budget-friendly bake.
• Comfort food lovers who still want a touch of balance.