Courgettes with crisp cheese crumbs

• courgettes↗6

  trimmed and cut into chunky batons

• pinch dried chilli flakes↗
• fresh thyme leaves↗1 tbsp tbsp
• olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• garlic cloves↗2

  crushed

• dried or stale breadcrumbs85g g
• grated parmesan3 tbsp tbsp

  (or vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese)

• ready-made tomato4 tbsp tbsp

  pasta sauce or passata

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place courgettes in a baking dish or roasting tin and toss with the chilli, thyme, 1 tbsp oil and seasoning. Bake for 20 mins.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, put the remaining oil in a bowl. Stir in the garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and a little seasoning. 3 Stir the tomato sauce through the soft courgettes, then sprinkle with the crumbs and bake for a further 10-15 mins until crisp.