Beef Pasta Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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700 g of ground beef.
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340 g of egg noodles.
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400 g of diced tomatoes, drained.
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200 g of shredded cheddar cheese.
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3 minced garlic cloves.
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One small onion, finely sliced.
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600 ml of tomato sauce.
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A couple of tablespoons of olive oil.
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Salt and pepper, to your taste.
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1-2 tbsp of Italian seasoning.
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2 tbsp of garlic powder.
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Some dried parsley to sprinkle on top.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 175°C and let it warm up.
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Pour the olive oil into a big skillet and heat it up. Cook the garlic and onion in it for a couple of minutes. Toss in the ground beef, add some salt, pepper, and half of the garlic powder. Break it up as it cooks, and if there's excess grease, drain it out.
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Stir in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet. Add in salt, pepper, the other half of the garlic powder, and the Italian seasoning. Mix it well and give it five minutes to simmer on low.
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Boil the egg noodles following the instructions on their packaging, then drain. Stir the noodles into the meat sauce. Take this mixture and place it in a greased 23x33 cm baking dish.
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Scatter the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the dish. Pop it in the oven for 20-30 minutes, long enough for the cheese to melt and turn golden.
# Notes:
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You can prep this dish earlier and just reheat when ready to serve.
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This is a great option for a homey family dinner.