The saying, ‘What you see is what you get’ sums up this recipe, because this dish tastes as delicious as it looks, Chef! Grab your fork and break through the golden, crispy layer of mozzarella, Italian-style hard cheese & panko breadcrumbs to reach the al dente macaroni pasta, and tomato & NOMU Italian Rub-spiced beef mince, dotted with pieces of celery, carrot & onion.
Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake
Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake
with fresh basil
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef
- Carrot
- Celery Stalk
- Celery Stalks
- Cooked Chopped Tomato
- Free-Range Beef Mince
- Fresh Basil
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Macaroni Pasta
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Panko Breadcrumbs
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive & coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
TOMATO & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 100ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
TOMATO & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
TOMATO & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 300ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
MAKE THE MACARONI
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the sliced celery, and the Carrot pieces until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season.
TOMATO & CHEESE
Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 400ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish.
BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING
Top the cheesy-tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
IT’S PASTA NIGHT!
Plate up the cheesy Beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
The preparation time for Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake with fresh basil is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake with fresh basil?
The total time required to make Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake with fresh basil is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
Beef, Carrot, Celery Stalk, Celery Stalks, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Free-Range Beef Mince, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Macaroni Pasta, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Panko Breadcrumbs
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
Calories: 862, Carbs: 119 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 59.2 grams, Sugar: 18.9 grams, Salt: 969 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
MAKE THE MACARONI: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. LET THE FLAVOURS FILL YOUR KITCHEN: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the sliced celery, and the carrot pieces until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season. IT’S PASTA NIGHT!: Plate up the cheesy beef pasta and scatter over the torn basil. TOMATO & CHEESE: Stir in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pasta and ½ the mozzarella, and place in an ovenproof dish. BAKE UNTIL BUBBLING: Top the cheesy-tomato-mince-pasta with the remaining mozzarella, the Italian-style hard cheese, and the panko breadcrumbs. Bake in the hot oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling, 10-15 minutes.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake?
Beef, Carrot, Celery Stalk, Celery Stalks, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Free-Range Beef Mince, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Macaroni Pasta, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Panko Breadcrumbs
How many calories does Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake have?
862 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Macaroni & Beef Bake have?
grams
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