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Baked Layered Pasta with Creamy Beef Sauce

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Baked Layered Pasta with Creamy Beef Sauce is a hearty and affordable casserole perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb coarsely textured bovine meat substitute with ground turkey for lighter version
  • 6 oz concentrated tomato puree can use crushed tomatoes for chunkier texture
  • 3 cloves pressed pungent cloves or garlic powder for convenience
  • 1 tbsp dried Mediterranean herb blend swap with Italian seasoning if desired
  • 1 tbsp granulated white sweetener add honey or sugar for sweetness
  • to taste crystalline minerals and ground black peppercorns use sea salt and fresh pepper for enhanced flavor
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz soft-block tangy dairy spread cream cheese can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup cultured dairy cream sour cream works in a pinch
For the Pasta and Topping
  • 12 oz flat, broad wheat pasta ribbons use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version
  • 2 cups shredded sharp orange curd can substitute with mozzarella or Monterey Jack

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • casserole dish
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the coarsely textured beef for about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into smaller chunks.
  3. Add the pressed cloves of garlic and dried herb blend to the beef, stir for 30 seconds, then add concentrated tomato puree and sweetener. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. In a bowl, blend the cultured dairy cream and tangy dairy spread until smooth for the creamy filling.
  5. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions for about 8-10 minutes until just tender.
  6. Layer half of the cooked pasta in a greased casserole dish, spread half of the creamy filling, then half of the meat sauce.
  7. Repeat layering with the remaining pasta, creamy filling, and meat sauce.
  8. Top with shredded sharp orange curd, pressing it down lightly.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe allows for endless customization with veggies or cheese substitutions. It's perfect for make-ahead meals.

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