Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 300g pack ready-made mini meatballs
  • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 300ml milk
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 200g pasta shapes
  • 8 thin wholemeal baguette slices
  • 50g cheddar , grated
  • small bunch basil , torn

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and fry the meatballs for 5-10 mins until browned. Tip in the tomatoes, milk, 200ml water and oregano and simmer for 10-15 mins, until the soup thickens a little.
  • Pour in the pasta shapes and simmer until cooked – follow pack timings. Meanwhile, make the cheesy croutons. Heat grill to High, pop the baguette slices on a baking tray and top with the cheese. Grill until melted, keep warm.
  • When the pasta is cooked, remove the soup from the heat and stir in the basil. Divide between bowls and serve with the basil and cheesy croutons on top.