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Frankfurter pasta bake Recipe

German-inspired · Main course · 40 min total

A comforting and quick pasta bake combining sliced frankfurters with a creamy tomato sauce and melted cheese, perfect for a family weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 400g frankfurters, sliced into rounds
• 400g canned chopped tomatoes
• 200ml double cream
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 100g grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add sliced frankfurters and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, double cream, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the top.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Serve hot.

Tips

• For extra crunch, top with breadcrumbs mixed with a little melted butter before baking.
• Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven or microwave.

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