Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g pasta, cooked and drained (uncooked weight); 200 g 95% lean ground beef; 60 g lean bacon; 1 small onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ½ cup white wine; 1 (400 g) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch red chili pepper flakes; 1 pinch mixed spice (similar to pumpkin pie spice); 1 teaspoon brown sugar; salt and pepper; 150 g frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry (usually half a box); cooking spray; 2 eggs; 150 ml 2% low-fat milk; salt and pepper; 30 g parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

125 g pasta, cooked and drained (uncooked weight)
200 g 95% lean ground beef
60 g lean bacon
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup white wine
1 (400 g) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red chili pepper flakes
1 pinch mixed spice (similar to pumpkin pie spice)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and pepper
150 g frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry (usually half a box)
cooking spray
2 eggs
150 ml 2% low-fat milk
salt and pepper
30 g parmesan cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 190c.
2
Place the beef, bacon, onion and garlic in a fry pan and cook gently until meat has changed colour and onion is softened.
3
Add in the wine, tomatoes and their juice, basil, chili flakes, mixed spice and brown sugar.
4
Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes.
5
SAdd the spinach cook a couple of minute more, season with sall and pepper then add the cooked pasta.
6
Spray a 6 cup oven proof dish and spoon in the pasta mix.
7
Lightly beat the eggs, add in the milk and season with salt and pepper.
8
Pour over the pasta mix then sprinkle with the grated parmesan.
9
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or untl set and golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g pasta, cooked and drained (uncooked weight), 200 g 95% lean ground beef, 60 g lean bacon, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake

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