Speedy Pasta Bolognese
This hearty beef and mushroom penne pasta recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your hunger with its rich and savory sauce. Browned minced beef pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic, while the sun-dried tomato purée adds a depth of flavor. Simmered with chopped tomatoes, red wine (or beef stock), and dried herbs, this sauce is a delicious topping for al dente penne pasta. Garnish with torn basil leaves for a fresh touch, and enjoy this delicious meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g pack lean minced beef (5.1% fat)
- handful sliced mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 3 tbsp sundried tomatoes purée
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- glass red wine or 150ml/¼pt beef stock
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 400g penne
- handful basil leaves, torn, to serve
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large frying pan for 5 mins, then throw in the mushrooms and soften for 3 mins. Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomato purée and cook for 2 mins. Add the tomatoes, wine or stock, dried herbs and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta as per pack instructions, drain, then serve with the sauce and torn basil leaves scattered on top.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 574 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 81 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 41 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.56 milligram of sodium
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