Jamie Oliver shares garlic bread pasta bake hack that's 'simply the best'

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Drawing a roasting hot pasta bake out of the oven is guaranteed to elicit some oohs and ahhs from kids and grown-ups.A meeting of carbs and cheese, the straightforward meal just hits the spot.

But if you want to kick it up a notch, Jamie Oliver has shared a creative twist that makes a "delicious" crispy topping.Pasta bakes are typically topped with cheese, but Jamie takes it a step further by blitzing garlic bread and sprinkling it on top, reports the Express.The chef demonstrated the recipe on his YouTube channel where viewers gathered in the comments to say the recipe was a hit with their kids."I'm going to show you how to make the most delicious, straightforward pasta bake," the cook declared in a clip recently posted to his channel.The dish is a comforting combination of sweet leeks, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan, and its unique garnish.

The secret component of the dish lies in the topping Jamie describes as "the most amazing breadcrumb"."When it comes to family favourites, it’s pretty hard to beat a good pasta bake," he notes. "Especially when it has a deliciously crunchy garlic breadcrumb topping!"Fans confirmed this in the comments.

One exclaimed: “Simple ingredients, easy to make, delicious,” while another quipped: “Love the garlic bread hacks!! Jamie [is] simply the best!” Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Ingredients Method Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter .