Pork and Tomato Tortilla Stack
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Easy
Serves:
4
Energy
1900kj
452kcal
Pork Mac and Cheese
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Try this twist on the classic mac and cheese – we’re not sure you’ll ever want to go back! Made with a lean and affordable pork mince, as well as some hidden veg, this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone.
This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, which contains many recipes that feed a family of 4 for £6, or cost under £1.50 per head*.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 35-40 mins
Serves: 6
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Ingredients
500g 5% fat lean pork mince
200g macaroni or wholewheat pasta shapes
1 teaspoon oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic paste or purée
1 red, 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced (or 150g frozen stir fry peppers)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato purée
250-300ml reduced salt hot vegetable stock
50g breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
50g hard cheese, e.g. Cheddar, grated
2 tablespoons reduced fat soft cheese
Method
Step 1
Heat a large pan of boiling water and cook the macaroni or pasta of your choice according to the packet instructions. Drain, cool immediately, and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the pork mince, garlic, and peppers. Cook for 4-6 minutes.
Step 3
Add the Cajun seasoning and cinnamon, if used. Stir gently and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and stock. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if required.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, and grated cheese together. Preheat the oven to 200ºC, 180ºC Fan, Gas Mark 6.
Step 6
Add the macaroni or pasta to the mince mixture with the soft cheese.
Step 7
Spoon into a large ovenproof dish, sprinkle over the breadcrumb mix, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Step 8
Serve immediately with a side salad.
Tips and Serving Suggestions
To save washing up, choose a heatproof pan suitable for cooking on the hob and in the oven.
*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 11.07.25; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.
Each serving provides
Based on 5% fat lean British pork mince
23%
Fat
13g
19%
Saturates
5.3g
27%
Sugars
10g
11%
Salt
1.4g
23%
% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g:
533kJ,
127kcal,
3.7g fat,
1.5g saturates
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary
Method
Step 1
Heat a large pan of boiling water and cook the macaroni or pasta of your choice according to the packet instructions. Drain, cool immediately, and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the pork mince, garlic, and peppers. Cook for 4-6 minutes.
Step 3
Add the Cajun seasoning and cinnamon, if used. Stir gently and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and stock. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if required.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, and grated cheese together. Preheat the oven to 200ºC, 180ºC Fan, Gas Mark 6.
Step 6
Add the macaroni or pasta to the mince mixture with the soft cheese.
Step 7
Spoon into a large ovenproof dish, sprinkle over the breadcrumb mix, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Step 8
Serve immediately with a side salad.
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