Bolognese pasta bake

This Bolognese pasta bake makes a cheap and delicious family meal - and it's also a handy recipe for unexpected guests.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry onion and garlic for 8-10 mins until softened. Add mince and brown over a high heat. Stir in the tomatoes, herbs and purée. Season well. Simmer for 30 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Cook the pasta in a pan of lightly salted boiling water according to instructions, until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large pan until melted then stir in the flour and cook for 1 min. Whisk in milk then bring to the boil, whisking all the time until the sauce has thickened. Simmer gently for 2 mins. Stir in half the Cheddar and season to taste. Stir in the pasta.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6). Spread meat sauce in a deep gratin dish. Top with the pasta and sauce. Sprinkle over rest of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins until bubbling and golden.

Step 5

Tips for making bolognese pasta bake:

Step 6

To save on time (and calories), you could skip the white sauce and cover your mince and penne pasta with mozzarella, then bake for 10 minutes

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