Half & Half Bolognese Pasta Bake
PREP 15 MIN•COOK 50 MIN
EF
NF
Number of servings
2
1⁄2 spray olive oil
1⁄2 onion diced
1 garlic clove minced
1⁄2 large carrot finely diced
1⁄2 celery stalk finely diced
salt & pepper, to taste
150g extra lean minced beef
1⁄2 tbs tomato paste
1⁄2 tin of lentils (400g tin) drained & rinsed
1⁄2 tin of crushed tomatoes (400g tin)
1⁄2 cup (125ml) beef stock or chicken or vegetable
1⁄2 tsp Italian dried herbs
75g dried rigatoni (or gluten free) or pasta shape of choice
1⁄8 cup (15g) parmesan finely shredded
40g mozzarella thinly sliced or grated
Spray a large non-stick pot and place over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onion is translucent.
Add beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes or until beef is browned all over.
Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, stock and herbs. Reduce heat to low and simmer slowly for 30 - 35 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened and reduced. Adjust seasoning.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°C/fan-forced 160°C/gas 4 and bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than packet instructions specify. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain pasta, tossing with bolognese sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Stir through parmesan and transfer pasta to a small-medium baking dish.
Top with mozzarella and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Energy (kJ)
1902 kJ / 454 cals
Protein
37.2 g
Fat
11.6 g
Sat. Fat
6.6 g
Carbs
44.7 g
Sugar
7.1 g
Fiber
8.2 g
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