One-Pot Beef & Vegetable Pasta

Hearty, wholesome and full of flavour, this one-pot pasta is the perfect fuss-free family dinner.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 lb. (450g) 95% lean ground

beef

1 onion, chopped

2 celery, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. salt, optional

¼ tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. dried basil

8 oz. (225g) dry pasta of

choice

14 oz. (400g) can kidney

beans, drained & rinsed

14 oz. (400g) can chopped

tomatoes

6 fl oz. (180ml) cup water

1 beef bouillon cube

4 tbsp. chopped basil, to serve

Method:

Place a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef, onion,

celery and green bell pepper and sauté until the vegetables are

tender and the meat is no longer pink. Drain off any excess liquid.

Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, basil, pasta, beans,

tomatoes, water and bouillon cube and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat; cover the pot with a lid, and

simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring

occasionally.

Serve the pasta topped with a garnish of fresh basil.