* 3 tablespoons Olive oil
* 1 medium Onion, peeled and chopped
* 3 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and crushed
* Handful of fresh Basil, stalks removed
* 400 g can of Plum tomatoes, chopped
* 1 Bell pepper, any colour, de-seeded and quartered
* 1 Aubergine, halved and stem removed
* 350 g Dried penne Pasta
* 125 g Mozzarella cheese, ripped to bits
* 250 g thinly sliced Chorizo
===Method===
* Heat 1 tablespoon of the Oil in a Frying pan and Sautee the Onions and Garlic until soft, about 5 minutes, remove and reserve
* Brush the Pepper and Aubergine with the a little Oil and Fry in the same pan, on a high heat, for 10 minutes, turning often.
* Meanwhile, in another pan, add 1 tablespoon of Oil and a grind of Black pepper, throw in Basil and heat for 20 seconds, add the Onions, Garlic and Tomatoes, heat through.
* Cook the Pasta as directed, drain and add to the Tomato mix.
* Cut the Pepper and Aubergine into bite-sized slices.
* Spoon the Pasta, Peppers, Aubergines and Tomatoes into an Oven-proof dish. Top with torn Mozzarella and finish with the Chorizo.
* Bake for 15 minutes
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