Bolognese Bake
This hearty beef and pasta bake is a flavorful and comforting dish that will satisfy your hunger and warm your soul. The combination of minced beef, garlic, Italian herbs, and passata creates a rich and savory sauce that coats each penne pasta perfectly. Topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce and grilled to golden perfection, this dish is a delicious and wholesome meal that is perfect for sharing with loved ones. Serve alongside some garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g lean minced beef
- 3 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp dried mixed Italian herbs
- 690ml jar passata with onions and garlic
- 350g penne
- 200ml tub half-fat crème fraîche
- 25g Parmesan , grated
- garlic bread and salad, to serve
Instructions
- Heat grill to high. In a large, non-stick frying pan, fry the mince until browned. Add the garlic, sugar and herbs, and cook for 1 min more. Pour over the passata, add seasoning, then simmer while you cook pasta, following the pack instructions.
- Meanwhile, mix the crème fraîche and Parmesan. Spoon half the mince into an ovenproof dish. Mix the rest with the pasta and pour this on top. Drizzle over the Parmesan cream and grill until golden and bubbling. Serve with salad and garlic bread.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 449 calories
- Fat Content: 15 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 54 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 25 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.85 milligram of sodium
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