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Baked Pasta with Vegetables and Lean Meat
Baked pasta is a simple yet tasty meal for the whole family. Wholesome ingredients and a rich tomato sauce ensure a full flavor, while the crispy baked crust adds that true homemade feel. The dish is both filling and balanced.
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
50 min
Servings
6
Recipe
Pasta, dry, whole grain, spaghetti
350 gBeef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
400 gOil, olive, extra virgin
1 tbspOnions, yellow, raw
1 mediumGarlic, raw
2 cloveTomato, puree, canned
700 gSpinach, baby
200 gCheese, ricotta, whole milk
200 gCheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim
150 gCheese, parmesan, grated
30 gSpices, oregano, dried
1 tspBasil, fresh
1 bunchSalt, table, iodized
Per servingTotal
Calories:556.4 kcal3338.7 kcal
Protein:34.6 g207.4 g
Carbohydrates:59.9 g359.1 g
Fiber:8.9 g53.1 g
Water:243.2 ml1459.4 ml
Fat:21.1 g126.4 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:8.5 g50.8 g
Saturated fat:8.8 g52.5 g
Cholesterol:80 mg479.8 mg
Sodium:413 mg2477.7 mg
Potassium:1329.4 mg7976.1 mg
Calcium:377.2 mg2263.2 mg
Iron:6.6 mg39.6 mg
Magnesium:158.3 mg949.8 mg
Zinc:6.7 mg40.2 mg
Phosphorus:612 mg3671.9 mg
Vitamin C:23.4 mg140.4 mg
Vitamin A:216.4 µg1298.1 µg
Vitamin D:0.3 µg1.6 µg
Vitamin B12:2.3 µg13.5 µg
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente (about 2 minutes less than stated on the package), as it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain.
2
In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain off excess fat if needed.
3
Stir the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper into the meat and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the tomato paste and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes to let the flavors combine.
4
Remove from heat and stir the fresh spinach into the sauce; the sauce's heat will be enough to wilt it. Then add the cooked pasta and half of the grated mozzarella to the pan (or a larger bowl) and mix everything well together.
5
In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta (or cottage cheese) with a little salt and pepper. Pour half of the pasta mixture into a baking dish, spoon dollops of ricotta on top, then cover with the remaining pasta.
6
Evenly sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutritional benefits
Thanks to its iron content (from lean meat and spinach) and vitamin B12, this meal helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, which is key after an intense workout or a long workday.
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