Ingredients for - Tomato & mascarpone pasta bake

1. 1 ½kg tomatoes , halved
2. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3. 1 tsp dried oregano
4. 1 tbsp olive oil
5. 1 onion , finely chopped
6. 3 garlic cloves , crushed
7. 300ml /½ pt vegetable stock
8. 4 tbsp mascarpone
9. small bunch basil , chopped
10. 500g pack penne
11. 125g ball mozzarella , torn
12. 50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

How to cook deliciously - Tomato & mascarpone pasta bake

1 . Stage

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Place the tomatoes, cut-side up, in a roasting dish and drizzle with the vinegar, oregano and some seasoning. Roast for 1 hr until soft.

2 . Stage

Heat the oil in a saucepan, then cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. When the tomatoes are ready, tip into the pan with the stock. Simmer for 5 mins, then add the mascarpone. Remove from the heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions, drain and set aside in a colander. Heat grill to High. Season the sauce and stir in the basil and pasta. Mix, then tip into an ovenproof dish and cover with the cheese. Grill for a few mins until golden and bubbling.