
Baked pasta with minced meat
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can use any ground meat, but I'd recommend one with some fat—it will turn out juicier. Choose a cheese that melts well. You can enhance the filling with mushrooms or sautéed vegetables—entirely up to you. Each time you'll get a new and interesting flavor. Macaroni with meat filling might seem like a "classic," but it turns out surprisingly delicious. A great option for a wholesome family lunch or dinner. Keep this idea in mind. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients from the list. You can use any ground meat for this dish, depending on your taste preferences. You can buy ready-made from the store, or grind it yourself—it will turn out even tastier. Use spices to your taste; I'm using paprika, cumin, and coriander.
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Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Add the onion cut into cubes.
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Step 3

Sauté the onion until soft.
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Step 4

Add the minced meat, diced garlic, salt to taste, and spices.
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Step 5

Cook, breaking up the meat mixture lumps with a spatula, for about 5-7 minutes.
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Step 6

Cook the pasta in salted water until half-done. This means they should remain slightly firm inside — as Italians say, "al dente."
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Step 7

Separately, beat the eggs in a deep bowl.
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Step 8

Add milk and salt to taste. You can replace the milk with cream for a more delicate flavor.
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Step 9

Grease a heat-resistant deep dish with soft butter.
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Step 10

Place slightly more than half of the pasta and spread it into an even layer.
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Step 11

Place the minced meat on top. Spread it evenly.
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Step 12

Grate the cheese on a fine grater. Sprinkle some of it over the filling.
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Step 13

Next, place the remaining pasta.
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Step 14

Pour the prepared milk-egg mixture evenly over the contents of the pan and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Step 15

Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Step 16

The baked pasta with minced meat is ready. Serve the dish by cutting it like a casserole. The perfect accompaniment is sauce and fresh vegetables.