Aubergine and Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 100 g onions, chopped
• 350 g bell peppers, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 400 g tomatoes with herbs
• 50 g fresh breadcrumbs
• 50 g Mature cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Brush the aubergine with a little oil and bake in the oven at 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 for 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the onion, peppers and garlic with 3tbsp water for 3 minutes. Drain off the liquid, leaving the vegetables in the pan, and stir in the remaining oil and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Layer the pepper mixture and aubergine slices in an ovenproof dish, finishing with a layer of aubergine.

4. 4

   Sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and grated Cheddar and bake for 25 minutes.