Beef And Spinach Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Spinach Pasta Bake

• 250g cooked pasta (any short shape)
• 95% Lean Ground Beef
• Lean Bacon
• 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
• Garlic Cloves
• White Wine
• 400g canned chopped tomatoes (with their juice)
• Dried Basil
• Red Chili Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 tsp mixed spice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Salt And Pepper
• Frozen Spinach
• Cooking Spray
• 2 large eggs
• 2% Low Fat Milk
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Beef And Spinach Pasta Bake

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 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).
6. Grease a 6-cup ovenproof dish with cooking spray.
7. In a bowl, lightly beat 2 large eggs with 100ml milk. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta mixture in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 50g grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is set and golden brown.