Turkey, Pepper and Pasta Bake
7
Points®
Total time: 50 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
Pasta bakes are a popular family favourite, so double up the quantities, if required.
Ingredients
Onion
1 small, chopped
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Peppers, all types
1 medium, de-seeded and chopped
Sunflower Oil
2 teaspoon(s)
Tinned Tomatoes
400 g, (chopped)
Fresh Vegetable Stock
100 ml
White pasta, dry
85 g, (shells, farfalle or penne)
Oregano, Dried
½ teaspoon(s), level
Salt
1 pinch
Black pepper
¼ teaspoon(s)
Half fat Cheddar cheese
25 g, grated, to serve
Turkey breast mince, raw
225 g
Instructions
1
Heat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180°C/350°F. Heat a non stick frying pan until hot and then dry fry the minced turkey, stirring well, for 7-8 minutes, or until cooked and crumbly.
2
Add the onion, garlic, pepper and oil. Mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
3
Stir in the tomatoes, stock or water, pasta shapes, herbs and seasoning. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Spoon the mixture into a small casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
5
Uncover and serve hot, sprinkled with the grated cheese.
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