ITALIAN BEEF PASTA BAKE

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This recipe is out of a Super Food Ideas magazine, which they sell at the supermarket here in Oz. I have modified the recipe to suit my family and it is quick and easy but tastes great.

Provided by Newiegirl

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g 95% lean ground beef
2 -3 cups macaroni noodles, cooked (originally 1 cup)
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
425 g diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sweet paprika (I use a bit more than this, I just add more till it tastes right)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
1/2 cup tasty low-fat cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to directions. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
  • Spray a frypan lightly with cooking oil spray and cook the onion and garlic until soft. Add mince beef and cook until well browned.
  • Add the can of tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, paprika, herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked macaroni to sauce and stir through. You can adjust the amount of pasta according to how you like it.
  • Pour into greased casserole dish and top with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 15 mins until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 467.8, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 38.7

Sadip Tamang
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Donte Smith
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Kashane Mills
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors.


Dina Islam
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I made this dish for my picky eaters and they all loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Me Sawn Hasan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sadaf Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this dish.


Mohd Naser
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The pasta was a little overcooked, but the overall flavor of the dish was good.


HAMTHAN SAHI
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more garlic and onions.


Ahmed Obashy
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Jubayer Khan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about how flavorful it was.


Saba Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.


Tayyab Tayyab Akhtar
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My family loved this dish! It had the perfect amount of cheese, sauce, and beef. I will definitely be making it again.


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