Best Twisty Bolognese Pasta Bake Recipes

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BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE



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This rich and aromatic bolognese pasta bake is perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd as it can easily be made in bulk and frozen.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups Bolognese sauce
2 cups Bechamel sauce
500 g (1lb) pasta of your choice, cooked al dente ((reserve 1 cup cooking water))
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc.
  • Combine the bolognese, bechamel and cooked pasta and mix well. Add a little of the pasta cooking water to loosen the consistency, if necessary.
  • Transfer half of the pasta to an oven-proof casserole dish then sprinkle over half of the cheese.
  • Add the remaining pasta and top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake until bubbling and the top is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 428 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Bolognese Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly Bloom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups cooked penne
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1 pinch dried thyme
1 (20 ounce) can roma tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 small onion, chopped
3 plump garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon of grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, fry beef in 1 tbsp of olive oil until brown and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a deep saucepan, heat oil and fry onions, peppers, garlic and herbs until onions are lightly colored.
  • Preheat oven at 400°F.
  • Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato puree, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer in low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add grated parmesan cheese and ground beef and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  • In an oven-safe glass dish, layer pasta and bolognese beef. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Take out of the oven, and let it stand for 5 minutes. Buon Appetito!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.6, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 424, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 29.9

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