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Bolognese Pasta Bake

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5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 684kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens

Ingredients
 

  • 500g (1.1lbs) - Penne or Ziti
  • 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
  • 500g (1.1lbs) - Beef Mince (Ground Beef)
  • 250g (8.8oz) - Pork Mince
  • 1 - Brown (Yellow) Onion, Grated
  • 1 - Carrot, Grated
  • 3 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1kg (2.2lbs) - Diced Tinned Tomatoes (2 ½ Tins)
  • 2 ½ Tbsp (8g) - Dried Italian Herbs
  • 60g (2.1oz) - Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • 5g (0.2oz) - Flat Leaf Parsley, Roughly Chopped
  • 10g (0.3oz) - Basil, Roughly Chopped
  • Mozzarella Cheese (Use As Much As You'd Like)
  • Seasoning To Taste
  • Basil To Serve
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°c-350°f.
    Preheat Oven
  • Place a large saucepan of water over a high heat, heavily season with salt & bring to a boil. Cook pasta 3 minutes less than what it states on your packet instructions. Drain & set aside.
    Cook Pasta
  • Place a large pot over a high heat & allow it to get smoking hot. Add in the olive oil, beef mince & pork mince, fry for 6-7 minutes or until golden & the water content has evaporated.
    Bolognese Pasta Bake Sear Meat
  • Add in the onion, garlic & carrot & continue frying for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
    Bolognese Pasta Bake Saute Vegetables
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes, season to taste & bring the sauce to boil. Reduce the heat to low & simmer for 3 minutes.
    Bolognese Pasta Bake Sauce
  • Add in the Italian herbs, parmesan cheese, parsley & basil, mix well to combine. Check for seasoning & simmer for 10 minutes.
    Bolognese Pasta Bake Sauce Step 2
  • Transfer the cooked pasta to the sauce & mix well to coat it all in the sauce. Pour half of the pasta mix into a ceramic baking dish, top with freshly grated mozzarella & freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional) then add in the remaining pasta mix & add on more mozzarella & parmesan to cover the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove & let cool for 15 minutes.
    Bolognese Pasta Bake Assemble
  • Portion into 6 to 8 servings, serve with more parmesan cheese, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
    Pasta Bake Serve

Nutrition Guide

Nutrition Facts
Bolognese Pasta Bake
Amount per Serving
Calories
684
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
484
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
990
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
73
g
24
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
2164
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
232
mg
23
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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