Beefandspinachpastabake Recipes

GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Saute the onion in a deep frying pan for 1-2 minutes, then add the ground beef.
• Cook until beef is browned, then add the tomatoes, spices, salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add the spinach and simmer 3-4 minutes more.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Meanwhile, boil and drain the pasta according to directions on the package.
• Combine the two and place in a baking tray.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake in a hot oven until melted and the dish is pipping hot, about 5 minutes.
• Serve with a salad and garlic bread.

BEEF AND PASTA BAKE - THE BEST!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 (350F).
• Heat oil in large pan; cook onion, garlic, bacon and carrot, stirring, til carrot is just tender - about 8 minutes *.
• Add mince and cook, stirring, til mince changes colour; then add undiluted soup, tomato paste, sauce and oregano and simmer, covered, about 15 mins or til mixture has thickened slightly.
• While beef mixture is simmering, cook pasta and drain. Stir pasta into beef mixture, then spoon into an oiled deep 8 cup capacity ovenproof dish and sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 mins or until browned slightly.
• *If you want to, you can add a stick of chopped celery along with the onion etc or add some mushrooms just before the mince.

CREAMY BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a skillet with onion and garlic. Drain.
• While beef is browning, prepare pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.
• Return empty pasta pot to stove and over med-low heat, stir together tomato sauce and cream cheese until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
• Reduce heat to low. Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese; stir well. Add thyme, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir well.
• Add drained pasta, drained browned beef mixture and drained spinach to pot. Gently stir to combine and coat well.
• Pour into a 13 x 9" baking dish or similar size casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to slightly brown.