This is a Greek / generally Middle Eastern baked pasta dish which includes pasta, meat sauce and a béchamel sauce. Very similar to Lasagna, this is good old fashioned comfort food. Serve with a side salad and a glass of wine. Enjoy!
Recipe and Pictures by Amanzi-Fundu
Ingredients:
2 x Tablespoons Oil
1 x Onion, diced
1 x Teaspoon Garlic, diced
2 x Tablespoons Basil, dried
1 x Can chopped tomatoes
1 x Teaspoon Sugar
1 x Pack of Minced Beef
½ packet of Pasta, cooked according to instructions
1 x Liter Béchamel Sauce, prepared in advance
½ x Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
Method:
Heat the oil in a pot.
Add the onion, garlic and herbs and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
Add the mince and cook until brown.
Add the tinned tomatoes and teaspoon of sugar.
Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 10 – 15 mins.
Remove from heat and the already cooked Pasta into the meat sauce.
Place in a Pyrex or baking dish.
Pour the Béchamel Sauce over the meat and pasta.
Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
Place under the grill for 5 or so mins.
Serve with a side salad and a nice glass of wine.
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| Meat and Pasta Mixture |
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| Bechamel Sauce |
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| Pour the Bechamel Sauce over the mixture |
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| Sprinkle with cheese and grill |
