One-Pot Ninja Foodi Beef Bolognese with Farfalle

Name: One-Pot Ninja Foodi Beef Bolognese with Farfalle
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500g beef mince; 300g dried farfalle pasta; 1 x 450–500g jar tomato pasta sauce; 500ml water; 1 tsp dried mixed herbs — optional; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce — optional; salt — to taste; Black pepper — to taste; Parmesan or cheddar — grated, optional — to serve

A quick beef bolognese made in the Ninja Foodi, with farfalle cooked directly in the rich tomato sauce.

25 mins Serves 4Pressure Cooker

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Ingredients

500g beef mince
300g dried farfalle pasta
1 x 450–500g jar tomato pasta sauce
500ml water
1 tsp dried mixed herbs — optional
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce — optional
salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
Parmesan or cheddar — grated, optional — to serve

Method

5 mins prep20 mins cook25 mins total

Select Sauté on High on the Ninja Foodi. Add the beef mince and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
Pour in the water and scrape the bottom of the pot thoroughly to loosen any browned pieces. This helps reduce the chance of a burn warning during pressure cooking.
Add the farfalle and press it gently beneath the water. Pour the tomato pasta sauce evenly over the top, then add the mixed herbs and Worcestershire sauce if using. Do not stir the sauce into the bottom of the pot.
Close the pressure-cooking lid and set the valve to Seal. Pressure cook on High for 4 minutes.
Leave the Foodi for 2 minutes, then carefully release the remaining pressure. Release it gradually if the valve begins to spit or foam.
Open the lid and stir thoroughly. The sauce may look loose at first but will thicken as the pasta stands.
Leave the pasta for 3–5 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan or cheddar if you like.

Notes

Use around 300g pasta for a saucy result; substantially more can make the dish dry.

If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of hot water. If it is too loose, use Sauté on Low for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Firmer pasta shapes may need an extra minute of pressure cooking, depending on the brand.

For extra flavour, sauté a diced onion with the mince before adding the water and pasta. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 2 days; reheat thoroughly with a splash of water.

About this recipe

This easy beef bolognese is cooked entirely in the Ninja Foodi, including the farfalle, so dinner is on the table quickly with less washing up.

The pasta cooks in the seasoned tomato sauce and the finished dish is ready for Parmesan or cheddar once it has had a few minutes to thicken.