Creamy beef pasta bake
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- A little work
- Serves 6 - 8
Ingredients
- 2tbsp Olive oil
- 500g Minced beef
- 500g Pasta
- 200g Tomato purée
- 400g Tinned tomatoes
- 350g Ricotta or cream cheese
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2tbsp Mixed herbs
- 60g Breadcrumbs
- 150g Cheddar cheese, grated
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the onion and garlic with the olive oil in a pan until soft, add the mince and cook until browned.
- STEP 2
Add the tomato puree and stir through well before adding the chopped tomatoes, bay leaves and herbs.
- STEP 3
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- STEP 4
Cook the pasta according to the instructions then add to the pan along with the ricotta or cream cheese.
- STEP 5
Mix thoroughly and cook for a further 10 minutes before pouring into a baking dish.
- STEP 6
Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs and bake at 180C/350F/Gas mark 4 for 25-30 minutes.