One-pan chorizo, tomato and basil pasta recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Heat oil in a 5cm-deep, 24cm x 32cm flameproof baking dish over medium-high heat. Add onion and chorizo. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add garlic. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add pasta, pasta sauce, stock and chopped basil to chorizo mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Top with cheese. Cover dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is golden and pasta is tender. Stand for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Dollop pesto over pasta bake. Sprinkle with extra basil leaves. Serve.