BEEF AND PASTA BAKE - THE BEST!

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I have tried so many pasta bakes but this one from the Australian Women's Weekly is still the best IMHO! Easy and very delicious, reheats great and everyone loves it - what more could you want! I've tried to translate the recipe into American as much as possible; hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by currybunny

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 slices bacon, fat removed and finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
500 g minced beef (1 pound)
440 g condensed tomato soup (14oz)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
1 teaspoon oregano
150 g spiral shaped pasta (uncooked)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

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.

Mohammed mokther
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious.


Ngoni Meki
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef.


austin anderson
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting.


Gulzar Brohi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or subtract ingredients to suit my own taste.


fabrice fouyo
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal.


Yesly Velasquez
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the beef with tofu. It was still delicious!


Saimon Peter
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I made this dish in a slow cooker and it turned out great! I just browned the beef and then threw everything in the slow cooker on low for 6 hours. It was perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Elizabeth Rodriguez
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I had some trouble finding the right type of pasta for this recipe. I ended up using penne and it worked out fine.


Kewal Basnet
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Mubarak Folami
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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Wayirama Aivo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Raja Rajput
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.


Junafe Lapined
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The beef was tender and juicy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Gulsher Afridi
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This beef and pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.