Pasta and baked beans

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan / 390F).

Step 2

Warm the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until soft.

Step 3

Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, paprika and 200ml water. Bring to the boil then simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Put the pasta on to cook in plenty of boiling water. You want it to slightly undercook, so aim for about 8 minutes.

Step 5

When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce. Fold through.

Step 6

Transfer your pasta and baked beans mixture to a greased roasting tray.

Step 7

Cover with the mozzarella. Scatter the parsley on top along with plenty of black pepper.

Step 8

Bake for 10 minutes until bubbling.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy.