Bond with your new flatmates over making a bowl of pasta

Looking for a fun way to bond with your new flat mates? 👀

Grab some pasta from the Here4U dispensers in your hall common room, use your pasta sauce provided to you in your welcome flat kit and follow Halls Life chef Toby with few a simple steps to make your first flat meal together.

Take a picture of your first flat pasta party and tag us on Instagram @ual_hallslife for a chance to win a £75 shopping voucher for your flat!

This reward will be given out on the 30th September and announced on the Halls Life Instagram.

FLAT PASTA RECIPE

Serves: 8

Time: 15-20 mins

Dietary: Vegan/Vegetarian (see below ingredients alternatives)

Cost per Flat: £5

INGREDIENTS:

• 800g penne pasta (from Here4U dispensers) 
• 400g Basil Tomato Sauce (from your Flat Pack)
• 500g baby tomatoes 
• ½ chopped onion 
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• Chopped Basil
• Olive Oil
• Salt to taste
• Cheese, or vegan alternatives (optional) to garnish and make extra tasty.
• For some extra spice maybe use some chilli flakes or seasoning.

METHOD:

1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add salt to taste and the pasta in, cook until tender (5 mins)
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Dice one onion and add to the pan, together with chopped garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until soft and translucent (5 mins).
3. Add in baby tomatoes and let them cook until soft and ready to squish (5 mins). 
4. Add the basil and tomato sauce, and let it simmer slightly for few minutes.
5. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, add chopped basil and mix it all up.
6. Sprinkle some optional cheese for extra flavour and enjoy all together!