- Egg free
- Nut free
- Peanut free
- Sesame free
- No added sugar
- Healthier living
- Shellfish free
- Seafood free
- Contains wholegrains
- High in dietary fibre
- High in protein
On the table in half an hour, our easy beef mince pasta bake is packed with green vegetables, making it a healthy and delicious dinner for the whole family.
- Serves4
- Cook time20 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 400g Coles Australian Extra Lean Beef Mince
- 1 green capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
- 500g vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 400g can Coles Italian Diced Tomatoes
- 80g baby spinach
- 250g wholemeal or pulse pasta
- 1 bunch baby broccoli, chopped
- 350g green beans, trimmed, chopped
- 1/3 cup (25g) grated parmesan
- 2 tbs finely chopped chives
Nutritional information
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Method
Step 1
Lightly grease a 22cm x 32cm baking dish. Heat oil in a large deep non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until the onion just softens. Add the beef mince and capsicum and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 2 mins or until mince changes colour. Add the combined tomato and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 mins or until the sauce thickens. Add the spinach and stir until spinach just wilts.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente, adding the baby broccoli and beans for the last 1 min of cooking. Drain well.Step 3
Preheat grill on high. Add the pasta mixture to the tomato mixture in the frying pan and stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Cook under the grill for 5 mins or until the parmesan melts and is golden. Sprinkle with chives to serve.
Recipe tip
COOK. STORE. SAVE.
Use it up: We know that parmesan is perfect for sprinkling over pasta, but have you ever used it in a pastry? You’ll instantly fall in love with this Caprese tart recipe. You can also add it to breadcrumbs, like in Curtis Stone’s roasted tomato dish, sprinkle it over steamed or grilled vegetables, or stir finely grated parmesan through mashed potatoes.
Smart swap: This versatile pasta recipe is perfect for substituting whatever you have in the crisper drawer in the fridge. Swap green capsicum for red, spinach for shredded kale and baby broccoli for zucchini.
Make our pasta bake with mince and vegetables in 30 minutes
It’s no surprise that pasta bakes are so popular. They’re versatile, can be prepared in advance, freezer-friendly and easy on the budget. With our beef and vegetable pasta bake, we add another big tick to the list. You don’t have to turn on the oven. Instead, our ‘bake’ is made on the stovetop and then flashed under the grill until the cheese is golden and melted. Not only is this a great time saver, but it also makes it a simple dinner in the warmer months, as well as a warm and filling dinner in the cooler months. For more crowd-pleasing ideas, these delicious and easy pasta recipes will fit the bill.
The must-have veggies for our pasta bake with minced beef
While beef mince provides the protein in our healthy pasta bake, it’s the vegetables that take centre stage. Tomatoes still attached to the vine are not only tastier but also have an extended shelf life and are higher in antioxidants and nutrients than tomatoes picked before they’re ripe. Green capsicums are rich in iron and vitamin C. Make sure you buy ones that have no dark or soft spots and check the base of your capsicum – if it’s starting to look wrinkly, it’s past its prime. Fresh baby broccoli (also known as broccolini) has firm, green stems with vibrant green florets at the top. When buying green beans, look for smaller ones that are more tender than the larger variety. Savour the goodness of vegetables in these simple vegetable recipes that showcase green vegetables, root vegetables and more.
What to serve with your mince and vegetable pasta bake
We’ve sprinkled our bake with fresh chives for their fresh, oniony taste, but you could also use fresh basil leaves, oregano or simply chopped parsley. While you’re already getting a big chunk of nutrients from the veggies, you can up your greens even more with a simple pear and rocket salad with parmesan and pine nuts. Or pop a loaf of garlic bread into the air fryer for a winning side. Magic mince is the star of the show in these quick and easy beef mince recipes, from stir-fries to bolognese, meatballs, tacos and more.
FAQs
Beef and green veggie pasta bake
- Serves4
- Cook time20 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 400g Coles Australian Extra Lean Beef Mince
- 1 green capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
- 500g vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 400g can Coles Italian Diced Tomatoes
- 80g baby spinach
- 250g wholemeal or pulse pasta
- 1 bunch baby broccoli, chopped
- 350g green beans, trimmed, chopped
- 1/3 cup (25g) grated parmesan
- 2 tbs finely chopped chives
Description
On the table in half an hour, our easy beef mince pasta bake is packed with green vegetables, making it a healthy and delicious dinner for the whole family.
Method
Step 1
Lightly grease a 22cm x 32cm baking dish. Heat oil in a large deep non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until the onion just softens. Add the beef mince and capsicum and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 2 mins or until mince changes colour. Add the combined tomato and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 mins or until the sauce thickens. Add the spinach and stir until spinach just wilts.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente, adding the baby broccoli and beans for the last 1 min of cooking. Drain well.Step 3
Preheat grill on high. Add the pasta mixture to the tomato mixture in the frying pan and stir to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Cook under the grill for 5 mins or until the parmesan melts and is golden. Sprinkle with chives to serve.