Ingredients: (Serves 4)  

4 courgettes

1 small tin tomato puree

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tbsp thyme

1 tsp icing sugar

12 slices smoked pancetta

1-2 mozzarella balls, sliced

Salt, pepper, chilli powder

Method:

1. Put the courgettes into a pan of boiling water and cook for 4-5 mins. Drain and cool under running water.

2. Mix together tomato puree, garlic, thyme, sugar, salt, pepper and a pinch of chilli.

3. Slit each courgette twice (lengthways) and spread with the tomato mixture.

4. Wrap each courgette in 3 slices of smoked pancetta, arrange on a baking dish and bake at 200°C/fan 180°C until golden.

5. Put the sliced cheese on top of the courgettes and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.