PASTA ITALIANO

Steps:

• Boil the pasta (a rough indicator of the cooking time is on the back of the packet) then strain in a colander.
• Fry the chopped garlic in oil in a saucepan for a few minutes and add the sliced mushrooms and chopped olives. Stir and add the chopped tomatoes with mixed herbs. Add the pasta, mix together and leave to stand.
• Put butter, flour and milk into a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly with a ballon whisk until you have a smooth glossy sauce. Add the grated mozarella off the heat and stir gently.
• Pour half of the cheese sauce into the bottom of the dish. Layer the tomato pasta sauce on top and finally cover with the remaining cheese sauce.
• Finally, garnish with tomato and parmesan and bake for 20 mins, Gas Mark 5 (190oC)