Baked Pasta Bolognese

• 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
• 1 None medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups tomato puree
• 8.75 oz large pasta shapes, such as spirals
• 2 None eggs, lightly beaten
• 7 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 None large tomato, sliced
• None None arugula salad, to serve

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0F. Grease and line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and ground beef. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins, or until beef is browned. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 mins. Add tomato puree and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 mins, or until sauce thickens.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water for 10-12 mins, or until al dente. Drain.
4. Toss pasta with eggs, ground beef mixture and 1/2 the mozzarella. Season. Transfer to prepared pan. Press mixture firmly into pan. Arrange sliced tomato over top then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 20-25 mins, or until cheese is melted and golden.
5. Let cool in pan for 15 mins then cut into wedges and serve with arugula salad.

vegetable, onion, garlic, ground beef, tomato, tomato puruee, pasta shapes, eggs, mozzarella cheese, tomato, arugula salad

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