GROUND BEEF TOMATO & FARFALLE CASSEROLE

GROUND BEEF TOMATO & FARFALLE CASSEROLE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbs olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1lb fine ground beef
28 oz juicy plum tomatoes
½ cup pitted ripe black olives, chopped roughly
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 cup brown stock
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups farfalle pasta (or raw small macaroni)

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in the pot over a medium heat. Add the onion, pepper and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring. 2. Add the ground beef and fry until evenly browned. Drain off any excess fat or oil. 3. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice with the herbs, stock and seasonings. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes. 4. Stir in the farfalle and olives and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the farfalle is 'al dente'. Add a little more brown stock if necessary.