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Baked Pasta with Vegetables and Lean Meat

Name: Baked Pasta with Vegetables and Lean Meat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 350 g Pasta, dry, whole grain, spaghetti; 400 g Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw; 1 tbsp Oil, olive, extra virgin; 1 medium Onions, yellow, raw; 2 clove Garlic, raw; 700 g Tomato, puree, canned; 200 g Spinach, baby; 200 g Cheese, ricotta, whole milk; 150 g Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim; 30 g Cheese, parmesan, grated; 1 tsp Spices, oregano, dried; 1 bunch Basil, fresh; Salt, table, iodized

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 time20 min

Cook time30 min

Total time50 min

Servings6

Recipe

Pasta, dry, whole grain, spaghetti350 gBeef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw400 gOil, olive, extra virgin1 tbspOnions, yellow, raw1 mediumGarlic, raw2 cloveTomato, puree, canned700 gSpinach, baby200 gCheese, ricotta, whole milk200 gCheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim150 gCheese, parmesan, grated30 gSpices, oregano, dried1 tspBasil, fresh1 bunchSalt, table, iodized

Large pot for pastaLarge panBaking dish (approx. 23x33 cm)Colander

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

1Preheat 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.
2In 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.
3Stir 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.
4Remove 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.
5In 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.
6Evenly 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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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.