Beef Bolognese Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 350 g penne pasta
• 400 g beef mince
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 125 g mozzarella
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the penne in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than packet instructions, then drain.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Stir in the garlic and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the chopped tomatoes, season lightly and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Combine the pasta with the bolognese sauce in a large ovenproof dish. Tear the mozzarella over the top and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.