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Baked Pasta with Meat and Garlic Tomato Sauce recipe
A comforting baked pasta layered with savoury meat, garlic and tomato sauce, finished with melted cheese on top. Hearty, crowd-pleasing and perfect for a family supper.
45 min · Medium · Italian Jump to method
Ingredients
- 300g Pasta
- 400g Meat
- 500g Pasta sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 100g Cheese
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 746 kcal |
| Protein | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
Why this works
A hearty, energy-dense pasta bake with substantial protein, but also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium.
High-quality protein. The meat and cheese provide a large protein contribution, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.
Calcium source. Cheese adds calcium, which is important for bone health, though it also increases saturated fat.
Tomato and onion base. The sauce, garlic and onion contribute some vitamin C, potassium and plant compounds, but the dish is not especially high in fibre.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6).
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water until just underdone, then drain.
- In a pan, soften the onion in a little oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Pour in the pasta sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir through the pasta, transfer to a baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
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