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<\/p>\nJamie Oliver has shared his secret pasta bake topping, and it is guaranteed to give the family favourite dish an extra layer of deliciousness.<\/p>\n
The creative twist elevates the simple recipe by adding an element of crunch while packing a handful of seasonal vegetables for nutrients.<\/p>\n
Jamie demonstrated the recipe in a clip on his YouTube channel, where he received numerous comments confirming the dish is a hit with children.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to show you how to make the most delicious, straightforward pasta bake,\u201d the cook declared in a clip recently posted to his channel.<\/p>\n
The dish is a comforting amalgamation of sweet leeks, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan, and a unique garnish: garlicky crumb.<\/p>\n
The secret component of the dish lies in the topping, however, which the British cook likes to describe as “the most amazing breadcrumb”.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it comes to family favourites, it\u2019s pretty hard to beat a good pasta bake,\u201d he notes. \u201cEspecially when it has a deliciously crunchy garlic breadcrumb topping!”<\/p>\n
Fans confirmed this in the comments. One exclaimed: \u201cSimple ingredients, easy to make, delicious,\u201d while another quipped: \u201cLove the garlic bread hacks!! Jamie [is] simply the best!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u00bd x 170g loaf of garlic bread<\/p>\n
Olive oil<\/p>\n
Two cloves of garlic<\/p>\n
Two leeks<\/p>\n
One bunch of fresh basil (30g)<\/p>\n
Two teaspoons of dried oregano<\/p>\n
Three x 400g tins of plum tomatoes<\/p>\n
500g dried pasta, such as orecchiette, conchiglie or gemelli<\/p>\n
50g Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve<\/p>\n
Eight cubes of fresh spinach.<\/p>\n
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