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This Baked Penne Pasta with Beef and Mozzarella is a hearty and satisfying dish, combining tender penne pasta with a savory beef sauce and creamy cheese topping. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep, this dish is loaded with flavor and easy to prepare.
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
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4 chicken eggs
100 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) cream
300 g (10.5 oz) penne rigate pasta
40 g (3 tbsp) butter
700 g (1.5 lbs) minced beef
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, finely chopped
100 g (½ cup) tomato sauce
150 g (1 cup) hard mozzarella cheese, grated
Some vegetable oil for cooking
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
Meat seasoning, to taste
Dried ground sweet paprika, to taste
Directions:
Prepare the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne rigate pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Beef Sauce:
3. Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, meat seasoning, and paprika. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Creamy Egg Mixture:
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Dish:
7. Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).
8. Grease a large baking dish with butter.
9. Spread half of the cooked pasta in the dish. Pour half of the beef sauce over the pasta. Repeat with the remaining pasta and beef sauce.
10. Pour the creamy egg mixture evenly over the top of the dish.
11. Slice 1 tomato and arrange the slices on top of the dish. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.
Bake:
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Serve:
13. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
5 Serving Suggestions:
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