Cheesy Penne Pasta & Spicy Pigs In Blankets

Source: Booths Christmas magazine

Tags:  main ,  pasta

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Serves 4

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Oven: 200°C / 180°C fan

Ingredients

  • 200g penne pasta, cooked
  • 300g Arrabiata sauce
  • 12 pigs in blankets, cooked and chopped
  • 1 mozzarella ball, diced
  • 50g Lancashire cheese, grated
  • 20g Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the cooked penne pasta, Arrabiata sauce, chopped pigs in blankets, and diced mozzarella.
  3. Place into an oven-proof dish and finish with grated Lancashire cheese and Parmesan.
  4. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden and piping hot.
  5. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Chef's tip

This useful, "use up leftovers" idea also works well with chopped leftover roast potatoes instead of pasta. Spice it up with a few chillies for a homemade version of the Spanish classic, Patatas Bravas.