By
delicious. team
This beef ragu is a perfect weeknight dish; it's quick, simple, inexpensive and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 500g pack beef mince
- 2 tsps olive oil
- A handful chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- ½ of a 680g jar passata with onions and garlic
- 400g conchiglie (shell) pasta
- A few handfuls baby spinach
- 150g mozzarella, torn
Method
- 1. Stir-fry the mince in the olive oil until browned. Add the chestnut mushrooms, sliced, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the passata with onions and garlic and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions.
- 3. Stir baby spinach and mozzarella into the ragù sauce and cook until the cheese is just beginning to melt and the spinach is wilted.
- 4. Toss with the pasta. Serve immediately.
Wine Recommendation
Go for a smooth red this time, such as Pinot Noir.