Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist Recipe

Name: Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion; 1 -2 garlic clove (minced); 1 (14 ounce) tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional); 1/4 teaspoon thyme (optional); 1/4 teaspoon basil (optional); salt, pepper; 1 lb pasta (i use linguini); 1 egg, sligtly beaten; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; extra parmesan cheese; sauce; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup flour; 1 dash cinnamon; 3 cups milk; salt, pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 -2 garlic clove (minced)
1 (14 ounce) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional)
1/4 teaspoon thyme (optional)
1/4 teaspoon basil (optional)
salt, pepper
1 lb pasta (i use linguini)
1 egg, sligtly beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
extra parmesan cheese
sauce
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 dash cinnamon
3 cups milk
salt, pepper

1
In a skillet cook beef, onion, garlic until beef no longer pink.
2
stir in the tomatoe sauce and seasoning.
3
Simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water. Drain.
5
For the sauce:.
6
In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth.
7
Gradually add milk and stir until thickened, add seasoning.
8
To assemble:.
9
Mix together the cooked pasta, the egg, the sauce and the parmesan cheese.
10
Spread half of the pasta mixture at the bottom of a baking dish.
11
Top with beef mixture.
12
Cover with the remaining pasta mixture.
13
(Alernatively you can spread the whole pasta mixture at the bottom and top with beef mixture).
14
Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese.
15
Bake in a 350 oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.

1156

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, 1 -2 garlic clove (minced), 1 (14 ounce) tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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