Bolognese+Pasta+Bake

=BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE=




 * __INGREDIENTS:__**
 * 1tbsp olive oil
 * 1 large onion
 * 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
 * 700g (1lb 9oz) minced beef
 * 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
 * 2tsp dried Italian herbs
 * 2tbsp sun-dried tomato purée
 * 300g (10oz) penne pasta
 * 25g (1oz) butter
 * 25g (1oz) flour
 * 450ml (¾ pint) milk
 * 100g (4oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
 * 2tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
 * Basil leaves, to garnish


 * __PREPARATION METHODS:__**
 * 1) Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry onion and garlic for 8-10 mins until softened. Add mince and brown over a high heat. Stir in the tomatoes, herbs and purée. Season well. Simmer for 30 mins, stirring occasionally.
 * 2) Cook the pasta in a pan of lightly salted boiling water according to instructions, until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
 * 3) Heat butter in a large pan until melted then stir in the flour and cook for 1 min. Whisk in milk then bring to the boil, whisking all the time until the sauce has thickened. Simmer gently for 2 mins. Stir in half the Cheddar and season to taste. Stir in the pasta.
 * 4) Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6). Spread meat sauce in a deep gratin dish. Top with the pasta and sauce. Sprinkle over rest of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins until bubbling and golden.

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