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    Published: Apr 15, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Mince Pasta Bake Recipe

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    Mince pasta bake recipe that is ready in under an hour. This minced beef pasta bake is creamy, flavorful, cheesy, and super tasty. A perfect weeknight dinner for when you want a meal that is easy, simple, and quick but big on flavor. 

    We like to serve this baked pasta with garlic bread, roasted eggplant, or air fryer roasted vegetables.

    mince pasta bake served on a white plate.

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    Mince Pasta Bake Recipe (Easy Minced Beef Pasta Bake)

    Mince pasta bake recipe that is easy, straightforward, and makes use of inexpensive ingredients so you can feed more for less.

    This minced beef pasta bake is a family favorite the whole family enjoys. It is simple, delicious, and just so good we all look forward to when I make it for dinner which is often.

    A delicious mince and pasta recipe that freezes well and can be made ahead.

    This easy comfort food use few ingredients, it's quick and ready in less than an hour.

    Mince pasta bake served on a plate with the remaining left in the baking dish.

    Ingredients

    Mince - I used beef mince also known as ground beef or steak mince but you can also use turkey mince, chicken mince, pork, or lamb mince. I like to use low fat between 5-20% fat. You can also make your own minced meat at home.

    Pasta - Short pasta works best for this recipe. I have used penne but you can also use gnocchi, macaroni, rigatoni, farfalle, fusilli.

    Onion

    Garlic

    Chopped Tomatoes

    Oregano

    Basil

    Thyme

    Pepper - Black pepper, chili or cayenne pepper.

    Beef bouillion or beef stockpot

    Salt

    Olive oil

    Grated Cheese - Mozarella or cheddar. I like to use mature cheddar as it's more flavorful than Mozarella. You can also add a bit of parmesan for more flavor.

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    How to Make Mince Pasta Bake

    Here's how to make this delicious mince pasta bake:

    In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, then add onions and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. 

    Add in the minced beef and cook till brown.

    olive oil, garlic, onion and mince in a large pan.

    Pour in the Italian seasoning, black pepper, thyme, oregano, salt.

    Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, beef bouillon, or stockpot, and stir then let it cook for 10 minutes. 

    tomatoes, spices and beef stockpot addedin the pan.

    In another pot, add water, salt, and pasta. Boil till cooked following the timing on the package of the pasta being used.

     Drain the pasta then mix the pasta and the mince sauce together. Add the mix to a casserole dish/ baking dish.

    the minced beef sauce and pasta mixed in a baking dish.

    Add grated cheese on the top.

    the mince and pasta topped with grated cheese in a baking dish.

    Put the baking dish in the oven and bake at a temperature of 200C/400F for 20 minutes or till cheese melted.

    Bring out and serve. It's best served warm.

    the mince pasta bake in a baking dish.

    What to Serve with

    This pasta bake can be eaten on its own or served with sides such as

    Mediterranean roast vegetables

    Garlic bread

    Air fryer Eggplant

    Roasted carrots

    Crusty bread

    Tomato cucumber salad

    the ready meal served in a plate.

    How to Store 

    If making ahead, you can store the mince and pasta mix without the cheese in the fridge or freezer then when ready to eat, bring it out and put it in a baking dish, top with cheese then bake it in the oven. That way it will last in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    If already topped with cheese and baked, you can still store it in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for a month.

    It can be reheated in the oven. To reheat, place in a casserole dish and bake in the oven at a temperature of 200C/400F for 5 minutes or till heated through.

    served on a plate with baking dish in the background.

    Tips

    • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook 2 minutes less than the recommended time on the package as it will continue cooking in the oven.
    • Adjust pepper to taste.
    • You can substitute the herbs for a tablespoon of Italian seasoning.
    • Use Gluten free pasta to make it gluten free.
    • To make it healthier, use lean beef mince or minced turkey.
    • If you have leftover vegetables like carrots and celery, in the fridge you can add them to the mince sauce.
    served on a plate with a gold fork in the plate.

    TOOLS YOU'LL NEED

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    Pot

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    the mince pasta bake in a baking dish.
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    Mince Pasta Bake Recipe

    Mince pasta bake recipe that is ready in under an hour. This minced beef pasta bake is creamy, flavorful, cheesy, and super tasty. A perfect weeknight dinner for when you want a meal that is easy, simple and quick but big on flavor. 
    We like to serve this baked pasta with garlic bread, roasted eggplant, or air fryer roasted vegetables.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, British, Italian
    Keyword: mince pasta bake, mince pasta bake recipe, minced beef pasta bake
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 493kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Baking dish
    • Pot
    • Large pan

    Ingredients

    • 400 g Pasta
    • 500 g Beef Mince substitute with chicken or turkey mince
    • 1 medium Onion chopped
    • 4 cloves Garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Basil dried
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper black pepper, chilli or cayenne pepper.
    • 400 g Canned Chopped tomatoes
    • 1 Beef bouillion or stockpot
    • 1 tablespoon Tomato puree
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • Salt to taste
    • 120 g Grated Cheese Mozarella or Cheddar.

    Instructions

    • In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, then add onions and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add in the minced beef and cook till brown.
      olive oil, garlic, onion and mince in a large pan.
    • Pour in the thyme, oregano, basil, black pepper, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, beef bouillon, or stockpot, and stir then let it cook for 10 minutes.
      tomatoes, spices and beef stockpot addedin the pan.
    •  In another pot, add water, salt, and pasta. Boil till cooked following the timing on the package of the pasta being used. For penne, it took 8 minutes. 
    • Mix the pasta and the mince sauce then add the pasta and mince mix to a baking dish then top with grated cheese.
      the minced beef sauce and pasta mixed in a baking dish.
    • Put in the oven and bake at a temperature of 200C/400F for 20 minutes or till cheese melted.
      the mince and pasta topped with grated cheese in a baking dish.
    • Bring out and serve. It's best served warm.
      mince pasta bake served on a white plate.

    Notes

    TIPS
    • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook 2 minutes less than the recommended time on the package as it will continue cooking in the oven.
    • Adjust pepper to taste
    • You can substitute the herbs for a tablespoon of Italian seasoning.
    • Use Gluten-free pasta to make it gluten free.
    • To make it healthier, use lean beef mince or minced turkey.
    • If you have leftover vegetables like carrots and celery, in the fridge you can add them to the mince sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 4mg

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