Ingredients for Beef And Spinach Pasta Bake
- 250g cooked pasta
- 200g 95% lean ground beef
- 50g lean diced bacon
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 100ml red wine
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 100g fresh spinach
- Cooking spray, for greasing
- 2 large eggs
- 100ml 2% low fat milk
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Beef And Spinach Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a large skillet, cook 200g beef mince, 50g diced bacon, 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is softened.
- Add 100ml red wine, 400g canned chopped tomatoes (with their juice), 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped), 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp mixed spice, and 1 tsp brown sugar to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 100g fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 250g cooked pasta (any short shape).
- Grease a 6-cup ovenproof dish with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, lightly beat 2 large eggs with 100ml milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the pasta mixture in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 50g grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is set and golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
63g
Fat
83g
Carbs
23g
