Lamb Mince and Courgette Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 400 g lamb mince
• 300 g penne pasta
• 1 courgette
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 120 g mature cheddar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the lamb mince and brown, breaking it up. Stir in the courgette and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the chopped tomatoes, season lightly and simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Stir the pasta into the lamb sauce and tip into an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the cheddar and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.