Sweet Potato Pasta Bake with Spinach and Pine Nuts
INGREDIENTS: 350g penne or other pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g lean beef mince 400g Sweet Potato, peeled, coarsely grated 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated 2 tablespoons tomato paste 400g can diced tomatoes 1 cup salt-reduced beef stock 4 sprigs thyme 50g baby spinach leaves 100g ricotta 1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan 2 tablespoons pine nuts METHOD: Cook pasta in a large pan of salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain well Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium pan on medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up lumps with a spoon. Add sweet potato and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes until softened slightly Add paste, tomatoes, stock and thyme. Simmer, uncovered for 15-20 minutes until thickened slightly. Stir through spinach leaves until wilted Meanwhile, preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced Combine pasta and beef...