Salami Pasta Bake

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 375g dried penne pasta
• 75g shaved salami, chopped
• 100g semi-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 700g jar tomato pasta sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
• small fresh basil leaves, to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Lightly grease a 6cm-deep, 8 cup-capacity ovenproof dish.
2. Place pasta, salami, tomatoes, pasta sauce, 2 cups cold water, chopped basil and 1/3 cup chives in prepared dish. 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 tender. Stand for 10 minutes.
3. Top with basil leaves and remaining chives. Serve.