Craving a pasta bake – rich tomatoes, melted cheese and carb-tastic pasta nom! But a calorie overload. Try this courgette and cherry tomato bake recipe for a healthier bake.
4 courgettes
500g cherry tomatoes
2tsp olive oil
2tsp Comvita Olive Leaf Extract
100g of sliced mozzarella
25g Parmesan Salt and pepper
Thinly slice the courgettes, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and pepper and drizzle them with olive oil before gently sautéing in a frying pan. Sauté until soft.
Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/Gas Mark 5. Thinly slice the tomatoes and mozzarella.
Prepare a heatproof baking dish by spreading 1 tsp of olive oil before arranging layers of courgettes, tomatoes and mozzarella on top of one another. Drizzle each layer with olive leaf extract.
Bake for 30 – 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the top is golden in colour and slightly crisp. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
Serve with some warm, wholemeal bread or a colourful side salad
