Pizza Express Tomato & Herb Pasta Bake

By: Schwartz UK

March 11, 2026

A rich and tasty seasoning blend with tomato, basil and oregano inspired by PizzaExpress Margherita Pizza brings this cheesy dish together with just 4 other ingredients in just 20 minutes.

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    3 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

  • Servings:

    3

  • User Rating:

Ingredients

  • 500 grams passata
  • 1 sachet Schwartz® Pizza Express Tomato and Herb Pasta Bake
  • 500 mililtres boiling water
  • 275 grams fusilli or penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 100 grams mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, grated

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

A rich and tasty seasoning blend with tomato, basil and oregano inspired by PizzaExpress Margherita Pizza brings this cheesy dish together with just 4 other ingredients in just 20 minutes.

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 400°F / 180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6.
  2. Combine passata, water, pasta and seasoning in a large pan and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  4. Cooking Tip Try adding sliced pepperoni with the cheese before baking. Also great for chicken; fry diced onion and 450g sliced chicken in a little oil. Add 400g tin chopped tomatoes, the pasta, water and seasoning. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 mins. Finish with grated cheese.

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