Creamy Baked Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 None onion, finely chopped; 2.5 oz pancetta, diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 1 (13.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 10.5 oz rigatoni; 1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 None eggs, lightly beaten; None None FOR THE SAUCE; 3 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 None egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 tbsp oil
1 None onion, finely chopped
2.5 oz pancetta, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 (13.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
10.5 oz rigatoni
1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 None eggs, lightly beaten
None None FOR THE SAUCE
3 1/2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 None egg, lightly beaten

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Grease a large baking dish.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 mins, stirring, until soft. Add pancetta and garlic and cook for 2 mins. Add ground beef, increase heat to high and cook for 10 mins, stirring to break up lumps, until browned. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Season. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 mins.
3
Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Toss with butter and 1/2 the Parmesan. Season and set aside to cool. Mix with eggs then transfer to prepared dish along with meat sauce.
4
To make the cream sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 mins. Whisk in milk and bring to boil. Cook for 5 mins, until thickened. Remove from heat, add nutmeg and season to taste. Let cool slightly then whisk in beaten egg. Pour over casserole and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake for 30 mins, until golden brown. Let cool for 10 mins then serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp oil, 1 None onion, finely chopped, 2.5 oz pancetta, diced, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Baked Pasta 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.

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Creamy Baked Pasta

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