MINCE MAGIC!

Turn the family staple into these delish meals this week

CHEESY TACO PASTA
SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS
COOK 25 MINS

INREDIENTS:

1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking water.

2 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute onion 4 mins. Add garlic, cook 2 mins until fragrant. Add mince and cook 6 mins until browned, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon.

3 Stir oregano and paprika through. Add tomato and increase heat to high. Cook, covered, 5 mins until tomato has broken down. Add taco seasoning and cook 1 min.

4 Toss pasta and reserved cooking water through mince. Stir cheese through and cook 2 mins until cheese is melted. Season.

5 Stir coriander through. Serve with sour cream and extra coriander.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL NESTS
MAKES 8 PREP 20 MINS
COOK 40 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease 8 x 1-cup Texas muffi n pan recesses.

2 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Drain well and return to pan.

3 In a large frying pan, heat half the oil on medium. Saute onion and garlic 4-5 mins until onion is tender. Spoon half into a large bowl. Set aside to cool.