CHEESY SPIRAL PASTA BAKE

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A filling, flavorsome and freezeable pasta bake from Woman's Weekly with ground beef, lots of cheese and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Any type of pasta shape works well for this recipe, including penne, macaroni and bows.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces spiral shaped pasta
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground lamb
4 sticks celery, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 bouillon cube (beef or lamb, depending on meat used)
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce butter
1 ounce all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Set the oven to 400°F.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for 10-14 mins, or as directed on the packet, until just tender, then drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and cook it over a medium heat for 4-5 mins, until it starts to soften. Add the meat and celery to pan and cook for a further 5-8 mins, stirring well so the meat browns all over.
  • Add flour to the pan and cook for a further minute, stirring until the mixture has thickened, then stir in the tomatoes and 2/3 cup boiling water. Stir well while the mixture comes to the boil. Stir in bouillon cube, then add the Worcestershire sauce and seasoning to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes Remove the pan from heat and stir in drained pasta. Tip the mixture out into a gratin dish and level the surface.
  • To make the topping, melt the butter in a pan and add flour. Cook for 1-2 mins until mixture forms a thick paste, then gradually pour in the milk, beating well and allowing mixture to come to the boil between each addition of liquid. Remove pan from heat and add mustard powder and half the cheese. Season to taste. Spoon sauce over pasta, spreading it to cover. Sprinkle remaining cheese over.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-40 mins, or until the mixture is gollden on top and sizzling hot. Serve immediately.
  • To freeze: Prepare from steps 2-5, then allow mixture to cool completely. Cover the dish well and freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost, then bake, allowing a little extra cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.9, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 118, Sodium 448, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 35.6

Jabu Mahlangu
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked sausage to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Aktaruzzaman
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked chicken to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tanha Log
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Natnale Wube
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked vegetables to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ATUHAIRE CHRISTOPHER HIMZ
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked bacon to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Hussain Khan
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but the cheese sauce was lacking in flavor. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to the sauce next time.


Eugene Mallory
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked sausage to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


460 Gaming
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked chicken to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Athula Pushpakumara
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


JANITHA VIMUKTHI
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked vegetables to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shahid Natt
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked bacon to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nadeem Afridi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but the cheese sauce was lacking in flavor. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to the sauce next time.


Mahamad Mantk
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked shrimp to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Qadeer Baloch
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked sausage to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lili Beth
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Kakon VAI
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This cheesy spiral pasta bake was easy to make and turned out delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some cooked chicken to the dish, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this


Mohamed Ashfak
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This was my first time making a spiral pasta bake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish was delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dis


Ronjon Sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of spiral pasta, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I also liked the addition of the bread crumbs on top. This dish is definitely a keeper.


Georgia Branham
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This cheesy spiral pasta bake was a hit with my family! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, such as broccoli and zucchini, and they turned out great. This is defini