Curried Mince & Macaroni Bake

Ingredients

• 500 g lean beef mince
• 300 g macaroni
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Bazaar Kerrie
• 2 tsp BlixSam Pasta Mio
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 125 ml fresh cream
• 200 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
• 50 g mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease a large ovenproof baking dish.
2. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
4. Fry the onion until soft, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
6. Stir in the BlixSam Bazaar Kerrie and BlixSam Pasta Mio, allowing the spices to bloom in the oil for maximum flavour.
7. Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes, then simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Stir in the fresh cream and half of the cheddar cheese until combined.
9. Fold the cooked macaroni into the mince mixture.
10. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
11. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbling.
12. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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