Spanish Delight Casserole

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 800 g minced beef
• 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
• some oil, butter or margarine
• 2 packs of tomatoes, pureed, 500 ml each
• 2 jars of pasta sauce (e.g. Napoli or Arrabiata, leftover red sauce or ketchup)
• 500 g pasta, small (spirelli, croissants etc.), leftovers are fine
• 1 small can of corn
• 1 small can of peas
• 1 small can of mushrooms, sliced, alternatively fresh
• 100 g Parmesan, grated
• e.g. Tabasco or other hot sauces
• e.g. salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 35 minutes

Pasta bake with minced meat – good for spontaneous leftovers

Sauté chopped onions in a little oil, butter, or margarine. Add the minced meat and brown. Add the passata and pasta sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. In the meantime, bring the pasta water to a boil and preheat the oven to 175°C (conventional heat: 150°C). After about 15 minutes, add the pasta to the pasta water. Mix the drained contents of the cans (peas, mushrooms, corn) into the minced meat sauce and continue simmering until the pasta is done (takes about 10 minutes). Mix the drained pasta and sauce together and pour into a casserole dish or ovenproof pot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes. Tip: This recipe is easy to prepare and can be extended as needed. Ideal for parties or large gatherings of hungry colleagues.