Greek Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Greek Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1
In a large skillet, cook beef and lamb over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and thyme. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.
3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir into meat mixture.
4
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Cover and bake at 325u00b0 for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.
5
Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165u00b0.

1082

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground lamb, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Greek 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.

Greek Pasta Bake

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