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Any small shaped pasta can be used in this recipe. Try replacing beef mince with pork or veal mince, and adding ⅓ cup chopped kalamata olives.
QUICK BEEF AND MUSHROOM PASTA
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 20 MINS
375g small pasta curls
500g beef mince
1 red capsicum, finely chopped
200g punnet sliced mushrooms
785g jar tomato, onion and garlic pasta sauce
2 cups grated Tasty cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Cook pasta in a large stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain, reserving ½ cup of cooking water. Return pasta to stockpot. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large frying pan over a high heat. Add beef. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Add capsicum and mushrooms, stirring for