Mary Berry's 30 Minute Bolognese Pasta Bake Delivers Cozy Comfort
Pasta bakes are a popular choice for midweek meals due to their simplicity and versatility. They're an excellent way to use up leftovers and can be made with a variety of sauces and pasta shapes. Bolognese is a staple in many British homes, but Mary Berry has given this classic dish a twist by turning it into a hearty bake that's perfect for a cozy dinner. The beloved cook has created the ultimate comfort food recipe with her "simple" bolognese pasta bake, which takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. The recipe was first shared on her TV show 'Mary Berry's Simple Comforts' and can now be found in an online video or on the BBC website. Mary Berry gushed, "It's crispy brown on top, and underneath it will be soft with the sauce... I can't think of anything I'll enjoy more with family on a weekday than this wonderful pasta bake." To whip up this delicious dinner, you'll need a deep pot or frying pan, a lidded pan, and a large ovenproof shallow dish, reports the Express. Sir Bradley Wiggins split from wife on social media and destroyed knighthood Households urged to put cling film over their windows this winter for 1 key reason For the sauce: We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info For the top: For the pasta: Firstly, preheat your oven to 200 °C. Heat some oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, add onions and celery and cook on high heat until the vegetables soften, which should take around three minutes. Next, add the mince and use two wooden spatulas to break the mince apart, as meat often sticks together. Fry until golden and brown. Next, add both the garlic and tomato puree to the sauce, giving it a good stir. Incorporate the Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes and redcurrant jelly. Finally, pour in your beef stock and season generously with salt and pepper. Cover your pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for around 30 minutes. Now, cook the mushrooms for about five minutes. In a separate lidded pan, melt the butter and fry the mushrooms on high heat for about a minute. Cover with the lid and cook for two minutes. Remove the lid and then cook the mushrooms on high heat again for an additional two minutes. Add both the mushrooms and some thyme to the mince sauce and give it a good mix. It's time to prepare the pasta. Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until it softens. Drain and then rinse under water before adding it to the bolognese mixture. Assemble the bolognese into a large shallow ovenproof dish. Be sure to sprinkle generously with cheese and bake for around 25 to 30 minutes. Once golden and bubbling at the top, remove and serve it fresh out of the oven.
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A Simple Comfort Twist on a Beloved British Staple
Mary Berry has given this classic dish a warm twist by turning it into a hearty bake that's perfect for a cozy dinner. The beloved cook has created the ultimate comfort food with her "simple" bolognese pasta bake, which takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. The recipe was first shared on her TV show 'Mary Berry's Simple Comforts' and can now be found in an online video or on the BBC website. Mary Berry gushed, "It's crispy brown on top, and underneath it will be soft with the sauce... I can't think of anything I'll enjoy more with family on a weekday than this wonderful pasta bake." To whip up this delicious dinner, you'll need a deep pot or frying pan, a lidded pan, and a large ovenproof shallow dish, reports the Express. For the sauce: For the top: For the pasta: The recipe continues with the same method described earlier, and fans can view the full video or BBC page to follow Mary Berry's simple bolognese pasta bake.
From Stove to Oven in Minutes The Sauce Mushrooms and Pasta
For the sauce: Firstly, preheat your oven to 200 °C. Heat some oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, add onions and celery and cook on high heat until the vegetables soften, which should take around three minutes. Next, add the mince and use two wooden spatulas to break the mince apart, as meat often sticks together. Fry until golden and brown. Next, add both the garlic and tomato puree to the sauce, giving it a good stir. Incorporate the Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes and redcurrant jelly. Finally, pour in your beef stock and season generously with salt and pepper. Cover your pan and let the sauce simmer on low heat for around 30 minutes. For the mushrooms: Now, cook the mushrooms for about five minutes. In a separate lidded pan, melt the butter and fry the mushrooms on high heat for about a minute. Cover with the lid and cook for two minutes. Remove the lid and then cook the mushrooms on high heat again for an additional two minutes. For the pasta: Add both the mushrooms and some thyme to the mince sauce and give it a good mix. It's time to prepare the pasta. Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until it softens. Drain and then rinse under water before adding it to the bolognese mixture. Assemble the bolognese into a large shallow ovenproof dish. Be sure to sprinkle generously with cheese and bake for around 25 to 30 minutes. Once golden and bubbling at the top, remove and serve it fresh out of the oven.
Bake Savor and Serve: Golden Edges Soft Center
Be sure to bake until the top is golden and bubbling, then serve immediately. As described, you will end up with a crispy top and soft center, perfect for a cozy weekday dinner. To finish the dish, bake for about 25 to 30 minutes in a hot oven and serve straight away. Be sure to bake until the top is golden and bubbling, then serve it fresh out of the oven.
