Courtesy of TikTok star Jen Hanlon, this rich and aromatic bolognaise pasta bake is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s light on your hip pocket, too.
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Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until onion softens. Add the mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 mins or until mince changes colour. Add the recipe base with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes and shredded basil and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly. Season.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the pasta in a 10-cup (2.5L) ovenproof dish. Spoon over the mince mixture and gently stir to combine. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-25 mins or until the cheese melts and is golden brown. Sprinkle with basil leaves.
COOK. STORE. SAVE.
Use it up
Here's a clever way to reduce food waste - save onion skins and carrot peels to flavour homemade stock. Store them in a sealable bag in the freezer that you can keep adding to until you have enough to get cooking.