Baked Pasta with Minced Meat, Sausage, and Vegetables
Main Ingredients:
- Eggs: 4
- Salt: to taste
- Sour Cream or Heavy Cream: 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tbsp (10g), chopped
- Water: for boiling pasta
- Pasta: 250g (8.8 oz)
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Minced Meat: 300g (10.5 oz)
- Black Pepper: to taste
- Smoked Sausages: 100g (3.5 oz), chopped
- Onion: 1 pc, finely chopped
- Mushrooms: 150g (5.3 oz), roughly chopped
- Bell Pepper: 1 pc, diced
- Cherry Tomatoes: for garnish (optional)
- Grated Cheese: 100g (3.5 oz) (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Egg Mixture
- Beat the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Add Cream: Add the sour cream or heavy cream to the eggs and beat until smooth.
- Add Parsley: Finely chop the parsley and stir it into the egg mixture. Set aside.
2. Cook the Pasta
- Boil Water: Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
- Cook Pasta: Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
3. Prepare the Meat and Vegetables
- Heat Olive Oil: In a hot pan, pour the olive oil.
- Cook Minced Meat: Add the minced meat to the pan and fry until browned. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add Sausages: Add the chopped smoked sausages to the pan and stir well.
- Add Onion: Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the roughly chopped mushrooms and diced bell pepper to the pan. Stir and fry until the vegetables are tender.
4. Combine Ingredients
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
- Mix Pasta and Meat: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and meat mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
5. Assemble the Dish
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: If desired, sprinkle grated cheese on top. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and additional chopped parsley if desired.
6. Bake
- Bake the Dish: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the egg mixture is set.
7. Serve
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked pasta to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this hearty dish warm with a side salad or on its own.
Nutrition Information
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings. The following nutrition information is per serving:
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugars: 5g