Garlic Bread Pasta Torte

Method

1. 1. Step 1

      Preheat oven to 200°C

   2. Step 2

      In a large pot cook the pasta according to packet instructions

   3. Step 3

      Remove casings from the sausages

   4. Step 4

      Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Crumble the sausage meat into the hot pan and cook until it starts to brown

   5. Step 5

      Add the onions and saute for a further 2 mins, followed by the mushrooms, capsicum and garlic and cook for 3- 4 more minutes

   6. Step 6

      Stir in the passata and simmer for 15 minutes

   7. Step 7

      Add the cooked pasta and basil to the sauce and stir in 2 cups of mozzarella cheese

   8. Step 8

      Melt the butter in the microwave and stir in garlic

   9. Step 9

      Using a pastry brush, lightly brush one side of the bread with garlic butter

   10. Step 10

       Line the bottom and sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan with bread slices, facing the buttered sides against the pan. Fill with pasta mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese

   11. Step 11

       Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Loosen sides from pan with a knife before removing the torte from the pan