Cheesy Bolognese Pasta Bake

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat a large non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for a further minute.

Step 2

Add mince, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5 minutes until browned. Stir through tomato paste, diced tomatoes, basil and ½ cup water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until tomatoes have broken down and sauce reduces slightly. Adjust seasoning.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than packet instructions. Drain and stir through sauce.

Step 5

Transfer to a 3 litre capacity oven-proof baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and pasta is cooked. Scatter over extra basil leaves to serve.