We’ve taken the viral Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe and given it a healthier Harvey Beef twist.

To Prepare

Pre-heat oven to 180C.

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic, and cook for 4–6 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add the beef mince and cook, breaking up any large lumps with a wooden spoon, for 8–10 minutes or until browned.

Step 3

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to sweeten.

Step 4

Add the tomato passatta, beef stock, thyme, rosemary, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper, and mix to combine.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for thirty minutes (up to three hours) or until thickened and reduced. You still want the sauce to be quite wet as it will thicken more when cooking with the pasta in the oven.

Step 6

While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following cook time on the packet. Drain and drizzle a little oil through it to keep it from sticking before setting it aside.

Step 7

Meanwhile, add all ingredients for your cheesy layer in a medium bowl. Season and stir until well combined. Add a little extra milk if you’d like to loosen the cheesy mix more.