TASTY MINCE AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS

• 250g packet spinach spaghetti pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 500g minced beef
• 425g can of tomato puree
• 125g mushrooms , sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

 SAUCE

• 30g butter
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk

 TASTY MINCE AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE METHOD:

Add pasta to a large pan of boiling water, boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Heat oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft. 

Add mince, and cook, stirring, until browned. Stir in puree, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, parsley, and sugar, and simmer, uncovered further 5 minutes. 

Spread half the pasta into a greased ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity ). Top with mince mixture, then remaining pasta, pour over sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a moderately hot oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. 

Sauce: Melt butter in a pan, add flour, stir over heat until bubbling. Remove from heat, gradually stir in milk, stir over heat until sauce boils and thickens.

Serves 4.

Note: The recipe can be made a day ahead.

Storage: Covered, in refrigerator.

Freeze: Suitable.

Microwave: Pasta suitable.

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