Ingredients

Directions

1. Bolognese Sauce: Cook ground beef over medium-high heat in Dutch oven, stirring and using back of spoon to break up meat into small chunks, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is browned and thoroughly cooked. Drain, if necessary. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, hot pepper flakes, vinegar and pepper. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes to blend the flavours. Season with salt to taste. Set aside. 2. Magic Cheese Sauce: Meanwhile, bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine Cheddar cheese and cornstarch in a bowl, tossing with a fork. Once the stock is bubbling, add the cheese mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream and pepper; cook, stirring, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. 3. Pasta Bake: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the time it says on the package (it should remain firm). Scoop out a little of the pasta cooking water towards the end of the cooking time. Drain the pasta and return to pot; stir with the reserved pasta water (just enough to moisten the pasta). This starchy water helps season the pasta and makes the sauce stick to the pasta. 4. Stir enough of the Bolognese Sauce into the pasta to coat evenly. Spread remaining Bolognese Sauce into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking or casserole dish. Spread the sauced pasta on top; drizzle the Magic Cheese Sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle the Cheddar and Parmesan evenly over top. 5. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.

Cuts Used in This Recipe

Magic Cheese-Sauced Bolognese Pasta Bake

Ground Beef

Magic Cheese-Sauced Bolognese Pasta Bake

Ingredients

Directions

Cuts Used in This Recipe

Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin

Extra Lean Ground Beef (10% Max. fat)

Beef Trimmings 90% Lean