Description
A comforting and flavorful Greek Pasta Bake featuring ground meat, creamy Feta cheese, and a medley of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g Pasta (such as Penne or Fusilli)
- 300 g Ground Meat (beef or lamb)
- 200 g Feta Cheese
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for a crispy upper layer.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, making sure not to overcook.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, followed by the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet, browning it thoroughly until no longer pink. Use your spoon to break up the meat as it cooks for even doneness.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, oregano, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Let this simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the meat mixture, ensuring it’s well coated and every noodle embraces that rich sauce.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, and generously crumble the Feta cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, watching as the Feta turns a delightful golden brown and perfectly soft.
- Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh parsley to brighten the dish before serving.
Notes
Consider substituting ground meat for chicken or turkey for a leaner option, or use plant-based meat alternatives for a vegetarian twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg