Spaghetti and Mince Cottage Pie

INGREDIENTS

1kg mince ( lamb or beef )
500g spaghetti
6 medium potatoes ( peeled )
1 onion
3 small tomatoes grated
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mixed masala
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
3 tblsp olive oil
1 cup cheddar cheese
salt to taste

METHOD

• Boil potatoes until soft, mash potatoes, add 2tsp butter and salt to taste.
• Boil spaghetti, add salt as required, strain and set aside.
• In a separate pan, add olive oil ,fry onions and cumin seeds until light brown.
• Add garlic,masala and grated tomatoes,mix well.
• Then add mince and salt as required.
• Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Place spaghetti in a baking tray.
• Then pour mince over spaghetti, ensuring the pasta is well covered.
• Then spread the already mashed potatoes liberally over the mince,ensuring all the corners are well covered.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake in a 180° C oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
• When cooled,cut into squares.