This easy one pan pasta bake made with Vetta penne, herbs and homemade bolognese sauce. Vetta are long time supporters of Foodbank Australia.
Ingredients
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
500g beef mince
700g passata
1-2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
3 cups beef stock
1 packet High Fibre Vetta Penne Rigate
200g fresh ricotta
1 cup shredded cheese mix (see tips)
Fresh basil leaves, to serve
Method
Heat oil in a wide casserole or fry pan over a medium heat. Fry onion and garlic until soft. Stir in tomato paste and cook for a further minute
Add beef mince and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Once browned, drain off fat
Add passata, stock and dried herbs. Bring to the boil, add penne and stir into sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally adding 1/2 cup water if mix becomes dry
Removed from heat. Dollop ricotta on top of pasta, sprinkle over cheese blend and grill for 5-10 minutes or until golden. Finish with fresh basil
