Pasta With Mince Meat Food

CREAMY BEEF PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add in the diced onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add in the ground beef to the skillet and break the meat apart. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess grease and return the to heat.
• With the heat still on medium, add in the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper, and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
• Add in the tomato sauce and broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
• While sauce is simmering, boil Rotini according to pasta directions. Drain.
• Add the cream and pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Add in the cheese and stir until melted.
• Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

BEEF MINCE & TOMATO RAGU

Steps:

• Heat half of the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry until it starts to soften, then add the garlic, celery and carrot and cook until soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a separate frying pan and fry the mince in batches, scooping each batch out with a slotted spoon and leave any excess oil behind.
• Add the mince to the veg, then stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 min. Stir in the passata and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over a very low heat for 1½-2 hrs, then add the milk and cook for 30 mins. If you're making the base ahead of time, you can leave it to cool at this stage then freeze for up to a month. (Defrost fully before using in the next step.)
• Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions.
• Tip the mince base into a pan and bring it to a simmer. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 min, then stir through the mascarpone and basil. Serve over the spaghetti and top with parmesan, if you like.

MINCE AND PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Leave draining for now.
• Brown the mince and drain of any excess fat once brown. (3-5 mins microwave on high)
• If adding onion and/ or mushrooms fry them in a little olive oil on the hob until the onions are browning and the mushrooms starting to shrink.
• Break up the mince until it is in very small pieces with no lumps. Season to taste with the listed seasonings and then add the rest of the ingredients (including fried onions and mushrooms if adding) except the pasta (and raisins if adding).
• Cook the mince (12 mins in microwave on high) stirring occasionally (about every 4 mins if microwaving).
• If using stir in the raisins.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta and mix well. This is a good place to stop if pre-preparing or freezing. When wanting to serve heat (unfrozen) gently until hot all the way through (approx 5 mins microwave on medium).
• Serve with grated Parmesan, peas or salad and if feeling indulgent garlic bread.