Easy Mince And Pasta
Easy Mince And Pasta made with beef mince, pasta, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, milk, Italian herbs, spinach, and cheese.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion diced
- 1 handful baby spinach optional
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp Italian herbs
- ½ tsp chilli flakes optional
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups pasta
- ½ cup grated cheese
Instructions
Heat the oil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat.
Brown the beef mince.
- Add the beef mince to the frypan. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
Add the onion and spinach.
- Add the diced onion and optional baby spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and the spinach has wilted.
Add the aromatics and tomato ingredients.
- Stir in the crushed garlic, Italian herbs, optional chilli flakes, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. Mix until evenly combined with the mince.
Add the liquids and pasta.
- Pour in the beef stock and milk. Add the pasta and stir well to combine.
Bring to a boil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
Cook the pasta.
- Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the pasta is cooked al dente. This should take approximately 17 to 25 minutes, depending on the pasta shape.
Adjust the consistency if needed.
- If the pasta is not fully cooked and the liquid has absorbed too quickly, add a small amount of additional stock, milk, or water and continue cooking.
Add the cheese.
- Scatter the grated cheese over the top of the mince and pasta mixture. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.
Serve immediately.
- Serve warm with a fresh salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pasta and adjust the cooking time according to the package directions.
Use certified gluten-free beef stock, as some packaged stocks may contain gluten-based additives or flavorings.
Confirm that the beef mince, grated cheese, milk, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian herbs, chilli flakes, garlic, onion, spinach, and olive oil are gluten-free.
If using pre-grated cheese, check the label for gluten-containing anti-caking agents.
Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving tools to prevent cross-contamination.
Serve with gluten-free sides such as a fresh salad, gluten-free garlic bread, roasted vegetables, or gluten-free dinner rolls.