This makes a really nice cheap meal
225g lean beef mince
120g dried pasta shapes
5ml/1tsp sunflower oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 x 200g can baked beans
150ml/¼pint good, hot beef stock
Dash Tabasco or sweet chilli sauce
2tbsp tomato ketchup
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
25g/1oz Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and brown the mince and onion for 5 minutes. Add the beans, stock, Tabasco or chilli sauce, ketchup and seasoning.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for a further 20 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta.
Transfer to two heatproof dishes, sprinkle over the cheese and serve immediately, or alternatively, pop under a preheated grill and heat until the cheese melts.
Serve with garlic or ciabatta bread and a crisp salad.
