Why not get the kids involved in cooking too with this simple version of a classic
Ingredients
- 500g pack lean minced beef (5.1% fat)
- handful sliced mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp sundried tomato purée
- 400g can chopped tomato
- glass red wine or 150ml/¼pt beef stock
- 1 tsp dried mixed herb
- 400g penne
- handful basil leaves, torn, to serve
Method
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Brown the beef in a large frying pan for 5 mins, then throw in the mushrooms and soften for 3 mins. Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomato purée and cook for 2 mins. Add the tomatoes, wine or stock, dried herbs and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta as per pack instructions, drain, then serve with the sauce and torn basil leaves scattered on top.