Pheasant Pasta Bake

Serves
6

Prep Time
30 mins

Cook Time
45 mins

Whether you’re seeking a cosy family dinner or a dish to impress guests, this gooey Pheasant Pasta Bake promises a delightful fusion of rustic charm and gourmet satisfaction. Get ready to indulge in a comforting embrace of flavours that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad.

Ingredients

Serving 6
  Ingredients
4 tbsp Olive oil
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
¼ tsp Chilli flakes
2 x 400g Chopped tomatoes, canned
1 tsp Caster sugar
6 tbsp Mascarpone
4-6 Pheasant breasts, sliced into strips
300g Penne
70g Mature cheddar, grated
50g Grated mozzarella
½ small bunch of Parsley, finely chopped

1. Heat the oven

to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7.

2. Heat half of

the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. 

3. Heat 1 tbsp

of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the pheasant and fry for 5 minutes or beautifully golden, it does not need to be cooked through. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.

4. Cook the

penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. 

5. Tip the pasta

into a medium-sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the pheasant and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. 

6. Bake for

20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

Put it straight on the table for people to help themselves and serve with peas or a green salad tossed in balsamic vinegar.

Pheasant

Protein (100g)

27

Calories (100g)

119

Fat (100g)

1.2

Cholesterol (100g)

66

Selenium (100g)

0.37

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