Mary Berry has shared a quick and easy bolognese pasta bake recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for a cosy midweek dinner. The recipe, featured on her TV show 'Mary Berry's Simple Comforts', combines classic bolognese flavours with a crispy cheese topping.
To make the dish, preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and cook onions and celery for about three minutes until softened. Add mince and break it apart with wooden spatulas, frying until golden brown.
Stir in garlic, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, tinned tomatoes, redcurrant jelly, and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, fry mushrooms in butter for five minutes, then add them with thyme to the sauce.
Cook pasta in boiling water until tender, drain and rinse, then mix into the bolognese. Transfer to a large ovenproof dish, sprinkle generously with cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve fresh from the oven.
