Air Fryer Cheesy Tomato Spaghetti
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Steps· Oven
- 1
Heat the oven to 200 C (180 C fan). Boil the spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the packet says, then drain, keeping 3 tablespoons of the water.
- 2
In a small ovenproof dish, mix the tomato sauce with the garlic powder, paprika, soy sauce, salt, and the saved water.
- 3
Toss the spaghetti through, tear the mozzarella over the top, and bake for 12-15 minutes until bubbling and golden in spots.
- 4
Rest for 2 minutes before eating.
Easy substitutions
No Cheese?
Try Cheddar or Any good melting cheese.
No Garlic?
Try 1 fresh garlic clove, grated, in place of garlic powder.
No Tomato?
Try Canned chopped tomatoes, blended.
Storage & leftovers
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat until piping hot, adding a splash of water.
Student tip
No oil needed: the sauce keeps the spaghetti from drying out. If you grease the dish, a light spray is plenty. Extra oil isn't necessary and isn't healthy. The splash of soy sauce adds savoury depth without making it taste Asian.
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