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A delicious Beef and Bacon Pasta Bake recipe that is a family favourite dinner. This pasta bake is quick and easy to make, and the combination of beef and bacon is always a winner!
This pasta bake recipe is always a big hit with my family, and is one of my son’s favourites. I love it because it is so quick and easy to make, which is great for those nights you need dinner to be fuss free and simple to prepare. The pairing of beef and bacon in a pasta bake is really is such a delicious flavour combination. I do love a good pasta bake, if you like the recipe below, make sure to check out favourites like my creamy chicken pasta bake, and all my other pasta bake recipes here.
I get the beef, bacon and veggie mixture going in the frypan while the pasta is cooking.
Once the beef and bacon sauce is ready, I then mix through the cooked pasta. Place into an oven-proof dish and top with cheese.
Sometimes I will make this pasta bake ahead of time, and then pop it into the oven to heat through before serving.
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Beef and Bacon Pasta Bake
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
Description
A delicious Beef and Bacon Pasta Bake recipe that is a family favourite dinner. This pasta bake is quick and easy to make, and the combination of beef and bacon is always a winner!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups small spiral pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 short cut bacon rashers, diced
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500g lean beef mince
- 500g passata (tomato pasta sauce)
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup tasty cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C, fan forced.
- Cook pasta following packet directions, drain and return to saucepan.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add bacon, onion and garlic to pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned.
- Add mince, cook and stir for 5 minutes or until browned.
- Add passata sauce, carrot, peas and corn. Stir and bring to the boil.
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until liquid has reduced.
- Combine mince mixture and cooked pasta. Toss to stir through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon pasta mixture into a 12-cup (3L) oven-proof dish.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake pasta bake in oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden. Serve.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
I like to serve this with a side salad or steamed vegetables. Garlic bread is always a great side to a pasta bake meal too.
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