Italian casserole
Description
The baking is simple and quick. For making the Italian casserole, it's best to use medium-sized pasta, as it will hold together better. You can add your favorite spices and herbs if desired. Basil and rosemary work perfectly. You can use any cheese, as long as it melts well; I prefer mozzarella. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making the pasta, minced meat, and cheese casserole.
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Step 2
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until almost done. Drain in a colander and let all the water drain off completely.
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Step 3
Peel the onion and chop it. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan. Heat the oil over medium heat, add the onion, and sauté for 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the ground meat to the sautéed onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Step 5
After browning the minced meat, add passata and chopped garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
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Step 6
Pour the cream into the pan, add salt, mix, and cook the sauce over low heat for 1-2 minutes after boiling.
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Step 7
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Pour a little sauce on the bottom and sprinkle with some cheese.
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Step 8
Mix the pasta with the meat and sauce until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and press down slightly.
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Step 9
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with grated cheese and place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove the cooked casserole made with pasta, minced meat, and cheese, and let it cool slightly.
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Step 10
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.