1. Brown meat in skilet until almost done. Add onions and cook until tender.
  2. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Stir to combine and bring to boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover and cook until pasta is tender (~10 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Let sit to thicken and adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy!
Tip

For added vegetables: peas or broccoli can be a good addition to this recipe.

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  1. Brown ground meat, set aside. Add oil to pan and add vegetables, cook until tender. Add garlic, flour, and tomato puree, increase heat and cook for a few minutes.
  2. Return beef to the pan. Pour in the wine, and boil to reduce slightly. Add stock, worchestershire sauce and herbs. Bring to simmer and cook for 45 minutes, uncovered. Gravy should be thick and coating meat. Check after 30 minutes; if a lot of liquid remains, increase heat. Season well, then discard thyme and bay leaves.
  3. Meanwhile, make mash. Bring potatoes to a boil in salted water, then simer until tender. Drain and let steam dry. Mash well with milk and butter, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread filling into 9x13 pan. Pipe or spoon on mash to cover. Bake at 425 F convection (or 400 F regular) for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden.
Tip: To Freeze

make sure it is cold. Cover well with saran wrap. Defrost overnight then cook as per recipe

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  1. In saucepan melt butter, cook garlic for 1 min. Add flour, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking constantly until boiling and thickened.
  3. Peel and slice potatoes. Place 1/3 in casserole dish; spread 1/2 onion overtop. Repeat layers.
  4. Arrange remaining potatoes on top. Pour sauce over using knife to ease sauce between layers.
  5. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour, covered.
  6. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes. Serve.
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