Ingredients

1 marrow, cut into 6cm thick slices

125g ball mozzarella, grated

For the amatriciana sauce

2 tbsp olive oil

1 stick celery, chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

1 tbsp garlic infused oil

large sprig thyme

1 bay leaf

sprinkle golden caster sugar

2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 x 400g cans chopped tomato

large glass red wine

pinch dried chili flakes

Method

For the sauce, heat half the oil in a pan and cook the chopped vegetables for 5 mins , then add the garlic oil, thyme, bay and sugar, and cook for a further two minutes.

Splash in the vinegar, sizzle for a moment then tip in the tomatoes. Swoosh the wine around the tomato tins to wash out every last bit and tip into the sauce. Season with chilli and a pinch of salt and simmer for 30 mins until rich and thick.

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Scoop out the middle of the marrow, leaving a little in the bottom to form a base. Drizzle a baking dish with a little oil, arrange the marrow in the dish and roast for 30 mins.

Spoon the sauce into the middle of each marrow slice, cover with foil and bake for 30 mins. Remove the foil, scatter over the mozzarella and return to the oven for 10 mins until the cheese has melted and the marrow is tender.

Recipe adapted from: Good Food