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Bolognese Pasta Bake

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Harriet Young
A seriously comforting bolognese pasta bake - a family favourite recipe.
5
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small glass red wine
  • 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms
  • 200 g grated mozzarella
  • 50 g breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius.
  • Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions state. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, chop the onion and garlic and saute in a saucepan with the olive oil over a medium heat. Add the mince and allow to brown.
  • Pour in the red wine and allow it to reduce, then tip in the chopped tomatoes, rosemary, basil, oregano and sliced mushrooms. Simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the pasta and mix well, then transfer to an oven proof dish. Cover with a layer of the mozzarella and breadcrumbs, and put in the oven for 30-40 minutes (the longer the better) until golden, bubbly and crispy.
Keyword beef, pasta