Description
A hearty pasta bake with minced beef and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced beef
- 400g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 200g grated cheddar cheese
- 100g grated mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add minced beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta with the beef sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with grated cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute beef with minced turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta bake, minced beef, cheesy pasta, family dinner