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Low-fat Turkey Mince Pasta Bake

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Low-fat Turkey Mince Pasta Bake

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Low-fat Turkey Mince Pasta Bake
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 450g Turkey Mince (or lean steak mince)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 Courgette (sliced)
  • 200g Chestnut Mushroom (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 4 tablespoons Tomato Puree
  • 500g Passata
  • 350ml Chicken Stock (or beef if using steak mince)
  • 300g Dried Whole Wheat Fusilli (or 450g fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • dash Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt & Ground Black Pepper to season
  • 85g Freshly Grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Spray a non-stick saute pan with low-cal cooking spray
2. Add the mince, onions and garlic and fry until the mince is fully browned
3. Add the courgette and mushrooms and cook for a further few minutes
4. Add the herbs, passata, stock, tomato puree, balsamic vinegar and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
5. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 4 / 180°C / 350F. Meanwhile, cook your pasta until al dente. If using fresh pasta, do not pre-cook.
6. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, mix in the pasta and transfer to an oven proof dish
7. Top with the parmesan and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, about 30 minutes
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