Creamy Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Creamy Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 None carrot, diced; 1 None celery stick, diced; 14 oz lean ground beef; 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 pkg (16 oz) rigatoni pasta; 3 tbsp butter, melted; 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 5 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup flour; 4 cups milk; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 4 None egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 None onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 None carrot, diced
1 None celery stick, diced
14 oz lean ground beef
2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 pkg (16 oz) rigatoni pasta
3 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
5 tbsp butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
4 None egg, lightly beaten

1
For the bolognese sauce, heat a large skillet on medium heat. Spray with no stick cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 mins until softened. Add the carrot and celery and saute for 5 mins. Increase heat to high. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 mins, stirring to break up any lumps, until browned. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and 1/2 cup water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 mins.
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 12-13 mins until al dente. Drain and return to pan. Add 3 tbsp melted butter and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season to taste. Set aside.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Grease two 2 1/2 quart baking dishes.
4
For the cream sauce, melt 5 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan on low heat. Add the flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins. Add the milk; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cook for 5 mins until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Add nutmeg. Season to taste. Cool slightly then whisk in 1 beaten egg.
5
Add 3 beaten eggs to the pasta; toss to coat. Spoon 1/2 of the pasta into prepared dishes. Cover with bolognese sauce; top with remaining pasta. Spoon cream sauce over the top to completely cover pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese.
6
Bake 30 mins until golden. Let stand 10 mins before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 None carrot, diced, 1 None celery stick, diced, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Pasta Bake

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