March 30, 2026

Spicy Tomato Mince Pasta Dish

Serves:

Cooking Time:

< 30 min

Ingredients:

1 onion(s), chopped
1 garlic clove(s), crushed
500 g lean beef mince
410 g canned chakalaka – mild & spicy or hot & spicy
60 ml tomato paste
15 ml sugar
5 ml mixed herbs
salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
150 g LANCEWOOD® Cheddar, grated
250 g pasta shells, cooked according to the instructions on the packet

To serve:
250 ml LANCEWOOD® Sour Cream
60 ml milk
fresh coriander

Method

Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the mince and break up using a fork or a whisk. Brown the mince.
Add the chakalaka, tomato paste, sugar, herbs and seasoning. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Add to the cooked pasta shells and mix well. Add half the cheese and stir through.
Spoon into a heated serving dish.
In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream with a little milk to thin it down and drizzle over the pasta bake.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over and serve with fresh coriander.