Baked Pasta with Minced Meat, Sausage, and Vegetables

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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

  1. Beat the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until well combined.
  2. Add Cream: Add the sour cream or heavy cream to the eggs and beat until smooth.
  3. Add Parsley: Finely chop the parsley and stir it into the egg mixture. Set aside.

2. Cook the Pasta

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Heat Olive Oil: In a hot pan, pour the olive oil.
  2. Cook Minced Meat: Add the minced meat to the pan and fry until browned. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Add Sausages: Add the chopped smoked sausages to the pan and stir well.
  4. Add Onion: Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened.
  5. Cook Vegetables: Add the roughly chopped mushrooms and diced bell pepper to the pan. Stir and fry until the vegetables are tender.

  6. 4. Combine Ingredients

    1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
    2. Mix Pasta and Meat: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the meat and vegetable mixture.
    3. Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and meat mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.

    5. Assemble the Dish

    1. Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
    2. Add Cheese and Garnish: If desired, sprinkle grated cheese on top. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and additional chopped parsley if desired.

    6. Bake

    1. 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

    1. 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

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