Pasta nests with minced meat in the oven

4 servings

60 minutes

Baked pasta nests with minced meat is a refined European dish that combines the tenderness of pasta with the juiciness of minced meat and the creamy texture of sour cream sauce. Originating as a cozy homemade treat, it quickly gained popularity due to its simplicity and exquisite taste. The nests, slightly boiled before baking, retain their shape and absorb the aroma of spices and garlic, creating a harmony of flavors. Baked cheese adds richness, forming an appetizing golden crust. This dish is perfect for both family dinners and festive gatherings. It is versatile and easily adaptable to various taste preferences, allowing for experimentation with fillings and types of minced meat.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 551.9
• Proteins: 27.8g
• Fats: 45g
• Carbohydrates: 7.6g

Ingredients

• Ground meat: 300 g
• Pasta: 12 pc
• Cheese: 200 g
• Sour cream 20%: 200 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Salt: to taste
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Water: 1 l
• Spices: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

2. Mix the minced meat, finely chopped onion, grated garlic, salt, and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 300 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

3. Boil the nests in water for about 1 minute and place them on a greased baking sheet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 12 pieces
   • Water: 1 l
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

4. We are stuffing the nests.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 300 g

5. Dissolve sour cream in hot water, add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 200 g
   • Water: 1 l
   • Salt:  to taste

6. Pour this sauce over the nests and sprinkle grated cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 200 g
   • Cheese: 200 g

7. And we send all this beauty to the oven for 20-25 minutes.