EASY CHEESY BEEF AND PEPPER PASTA

• doses: 4

Ingredientes

250g macaroni or other short pasta, e.g. penne, fusilli or conchiglie

500g beef mince

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 green and 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped

1 tbsp tomato purée

1 tsp Italian seasoning

180ml chicken stock

250g tomato and basil pasta sauce

120g Mozzarella, plus extra to serve

Salt and black pepper

To serve:

Parmesan, grated

Green salad

Instruções

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over a high heat and cook the pasta according to pækage instructions.

2 Meanwhile, place a large pan over medium high heat. Cook the mince for 5-6 minutes until completely browned throughout, breaking up any lumps with a spoon. Season with salt and Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3 Drain away most of the grease from the pan, reserving only about one tablespoon in the pan. Return to a medium-high heat.

4 Add the onion and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute longer. Season with salt and pepper.

5 Return the beef to the pan. Add the tomato purée, Italian seasoning, chicken stock and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.

6 Stir in the cooked pasta. Bring to a simmer and for 2-3 minutes.

7 Remove from the heat. Stir in the Mozzarella and allow to melt. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately with a green salad.