Italian barley casserole

Ingredients

• 100 g Barley, hulled
• 1 pcs Zucchini
• 1 pcs Bell pepper
• 500 g Pork mince
• 1 tsp Chili pepper flakes
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 tsp Oregano, dried
• 2 tsp Basil, dried
• 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
• 70 g Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 100 g Cheddar cheese, grated

Method

1. Fry the minced meat in the olive oil, then stir in the tomato concentrate.
2. Season with the spices to taste and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Chop the vegetables and cook the barley until almost tender.
4. Put the ingredients in a heatproof glass dish: barley, meat, vegetables.
5. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 180°C for 40 minutes until golden brown.