Save time by preparing pasta bakes ahead so dinner is ready when you are!
Ingredients
Topping
Method
1.Grease a large oven-proof dish (12-cup capacity).
2.Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add onion, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 4 minutes, or until browned. Stir in paste.
3.Add wine to pan. Bring to boil. Add tomatoes and ½ cup water. Return to boil. Cover with lid. Gently boil for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared dish.
4.Meanwhile, make topping. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Return to pan.
5.Whisk milk and sauce powder in a medium saucepan over a high heat until boiling. Gently boil, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes, or until thickened. Add to pasta with parmesan and half the mozzarella. Stir to combine.
6.Spoon topping over beef mixture. Spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
7.Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 25 minutes, or until golden. Serve.
