One-pot Mince and Pasta
Most of the ingredients for this are in your store cupboard. Just add mince and onions for quick and easy mince and pasta - all cooked in one saucepan.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic, optional
- 50-100 g Cheddar cheese, optional
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs (10ml)
- 2 teaspoons 10ml paprika (10ml)
- 400 g mince - beef/lamb/turkey/Quorn
- 1 tin tomatoes (400g)
- 1 tablespoon Worcester Sauce (15ml)
- 500 ml stock - see note
- 200 g wholewheat pasta spirals
- 1 tin baked beans
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation:
- Chop the onions and, separately, the garlic
- Prepare the stock: Either heat the prepared stock e.g. in the microwave OR Make up the stock using bouillon powder
- Grate the cheese if using
To make the mince and pasta:
- Heat the oil on a medium-high heat
- Add the onions and stir well to coat with oil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook with the lid on for 5 minutes
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mixed herbs and paprika. Stir well
- Add the mince and mix in well, chopping with the spoon to break up the meat. Cook for 5 minutes until the meat is not sticking to itself and is turning brown
- Add the tomatoes and stir in well
- Add Worcester Sauce, stock, salt, pasta. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low so that it continues to simmer, and partially cover with the lid
- Cook for 15 minutes. Check the pasta is cooked. Cook for 5 more minutes if necessary
- Add the beans, including the juice, stir and heat through. Taste to check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper until it's right
- Serve straight into bowls and finish with grated cheese
Notes
Everyday Cooks tips:
- If you only have frozen mince, partially defrost in a sink of hot water, then break up with a spoon as you cook it until it's completely defrosted
- If you don't have any stock, use bouillon powder. I recommend Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon Powder. It's handy to keep in the cupboard and use 2 level teaspoons per 500ml hot water.
- This dish freezes well if there's any left over - or keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.