Pesto Beef Ragu & Fettuccine Feast

• Meanwhile, half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. • Cook egg fettuccine in boiling water until ‘al dente’ 3 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain fettuccine, then return to saucepan and drizzle with olive oil.

TIP: ‘Al dente’ pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

• While fettuccine is cooking, finely chop garlic. • Roughly chop parsley. • Slice bake-at-home ciabatta in half lengthways. • In a small heatproof bowl, microwave the butter and garlic in 10 second bursts, until melted and fragrant. Season to taste. • Brush garlic butter over cut sides of the ciabatta and place directly on wire racks in oven. Bake until heated through, 5 minutes.

• When tomatoes have 5 minutes remaining, heat a large frying pan over high heat. • Cook beef mince (no need for oil!), breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. • Stir in passata, Worcestershire sauce, the salt, brown sugar and reserved pasta water, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. • Add cooked fettuccine and roasted tomatoes and toss until well combined. Season to taste.

• In a medium bowl, combine mixed salad leaves and a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season.