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Pasta Bake (Slow Cooker)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 40 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Everyday Recipes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef mince
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, 400g each
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
  • 500 ml water or stock
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp orageno
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 packet penne pasta (400-500g)
  • 2 small mozzarella cheeses (2 x 150g)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • grated parmesan to garnish

Instructions

  • In a large frying pan, cook the onions until soft, then add the beef and brown gently. Stir in garlic and Worcestershire Sauce and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Place beef mixture in a large slow cooker, and add tomatoes, tomato paste, water/stock, garlic, sugar and herbs. Stir well.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add dried pasta (no need to precook) and give it a good stir, to coat every bit of pasta.
  • Cover and continue cooking for a further 30 minutes (high) or 45 minutes (low). Check and stir halfway through.
  • Chop the first mozzarella ball and stir it into the pasta, so it is well distributed. Chop the second mozzarella ball, and scatter it over the top.
  • Cook for a further 5-10 minutes until mozzarella has melted.
  • Serve in bowls with optional sprinkling of parmesan.