Meat Bolognese casserole

5 servings

75 minutes

Meat casserole Bolognese is a harmony of flavors and textures that combines traditional Italian Bolognese sauce with a tender potato crust. This recipe, inspired by Tuscan cuisine, impresses with its rich aroma: a blend of garlic, basil, white wine, and tomato paste creates a rich, velvety base complemented by crispy potatoes soaked in creamy nutmeg sauce and Maasdam cheese. The casserole is juicy and fragrant, perfect for a cozy family dinner. It can be served with a green salad and a glass of dry red wine to enhance the flavor of the meat layer. This dish captures the hearts of Italian cuisine lovers, allowing them to enjoy comfort food with a rich, balanced taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 913.7
• Proteins: 33.7g
• Fats: 64.7g
• Carbohydrates: 44.5g

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 500 g
• Tomato paste: 500 g
• Shallots: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Garlic: 6 clove
• Dry white wine: 1 glass
• Potato: 500 g
• Cream 35%: 500 ml
• Nutmeg: to taste
• Basil: 1 bunch
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Butter: 15 g
• Maasdam cheese: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. First, we prepare the minced meat. We finely chop 4 cloves of garlic and dice the onion. We sauté everything in a pan. Then we add grated carrot. After everything is browned, we add the minced meat. We fry it a little and add tomato paste. We add a glass of white wine. We season with salt and pepper and add chopped parsley and basil leaves. We check for readiness to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 6 cloves
   • Shallots: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Ground beef: 500 g
   • Tomato paste: 500 g
   • Dry white wine: 1 glass
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Basil: 1 bunch

2. We clean the potatoes and use a large grater to give them the desired shape. We rinse the potatoes several times under cold water to remove the starch.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

3. We prepare a sauce for potatoes. In a pan, place 2 crushed garlic cloves. When the garlic is slightly browned, add cream and heat it. The main thing is not to boil, just to warm it up. Grate nutmeg, add salt, pepper, and grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 6 cloves
   • Cream 35%: 500 ml
   • Nutmeg:  to taste
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Maasdam cheese: 100 g

4. Take a baking dish and grease it with butter. Place the prepared filling, add a layer of potatoes on top, and evenly pour the sauce over it. Send the dish to an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 15 g