Pasta Bolognese
On Sunday 25th April over 23,000 people will participate in the Virgin Money London Marathon running over 26 miles and 385 yards for charity.
Most runners will have prepared meticulously for the marathon by following a strict diet designed for endurance events.
However, they often forget that what they eat afterwards is just as important to speed their recovery.
Research shows that the perfect post marathon celebratory meal is a high carbohydrate meal mixed with protein
Feeds: 2
Time to cook: Approximately 25 minutes
Ingredients:
225g (8oz) lean minced beef or lamb
175g (6oz) dried pasta shapes
15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 x 200g can baked beans
150ml (¼pint) hot, good beef stock
Dash Tabasco or sweet chilli sauce
45ml (3tbsp) tomato ketchup
Salt and pepper
25g (1oz) Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
Method
1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan and brown the mince and onion for 5 minutes. Add the beans, stock, Tabasco or chilli sauce, ketchup and seasoning. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for a further 20 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta.
3. Transfer to 2 heatproof dishes, sprinkle over the cheese and serve immediately or alternatively pop under a preheated grill and heat until the cheese melts.
Eat: Serve with garlic or ciabatta bread.
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