Multi Veg Beef Pasta Bake Recipes

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.

LAYERED PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
• Toss pasta with oil; spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.
• In a skillet over med-high heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble beef; drain and return to skillet.
• Add wine, spaghetti sauce, and next 3 ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil.
• Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes; stir in ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and eggs; spoon mixture over the pasta.
• Spread beef mixture over the top.
• Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup parmesan and ½ cup mozzarella; top with bread crumbs.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.