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Friday 15 December 2017

Spaghetti and Mince Cottage Pie



INGREDIENTS

1kg mince ( lamb or beef )
500g spaghetti
6 medium potatoes ( peeled )
1 onion
3 small tomatoes grated
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mixed masala
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
3 tblsp olive oil
1 cup cheddar cheese
salt to taste

METHOD


  • Boil potatoes until soft, mash potatoes, add 2tsp butter and salt to taste.
  • Boil spaghetti, add salt as required, strain and set aside.
  • In a separate pan, add olive oil ,fry onions and cumin seeds until light brown.
  • Add garlic,masala and grated tomatoes,mix well.
  • Then add mince and salt as required.
  • Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place spaghetti in a baking tray.
  • Then pour mince over spaghetti, ensuring the pasta is well covered.
  • Then spread the already mashed potatoes liberally over the mince,ensuring all the corners are well covered.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in a 180° C oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When cooled,cut into squares.