Peppercorn-The Good Food Company
Tomato and Basil Pasta
1 hr 5 mins | 2
ingredients
- 2 Peppercorn Extra Lean Beef Burgers, broken up
into mince - 50g cauliflower, roughly chopped
- 1 zucchini, roughly chopped
- 1 small celery stick, roughly chopped
- 700g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small brown onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 4 tbsp no-added-salt tomato paste
- 60g dried spaghetti or gluten-free pasta
- ½ cup shredded fresh basil leaves
- 10g parmesan shavings, and freshly ground pepper to serve
PREPARATION
1 – Put cauliflower, zucchini and celery in a steamer insert over a saucepan of simmering water. Coverand steam for 8-10 minutes or until very tender. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Put steamed vegetables and tomato in a food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside.
2 – Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan on medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until onion starts to soften. Increase heat to medium-high. Add burger mince. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until browned.
3 – Add vegetable purée and tomato paste to pan. Cover and bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4 – Meanwhile, cook pasta following packet directions, or until al dente. Drain well. Return to pan.
5 – Add meat sauce to pasta. Toss to combine. Stir in basil leaves.
6 – Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with parmesan and season with pepper to serve.
About Peppercorn
The Peppercorn range has grown to now include sausages, burgers and meatballs, and is available across Australia through Woolworths and leading independent supermarkets. It’s never been easier, to eat well.
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