Pasta baked with meat
6 servings
30 minutes
Baked pasta with meat is a hearty and aromatic dish of Greek cuisine that combines tender lamb, rich tomato sauce, and gooey parmesan. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean culinary traditions where simple ingredients and rich flavors intertwine harmoniously. The lamb soaked in tomato sauce with onions and garlic becomes incredibly tender, while the spaghetti baked under a golden cheese crust acquires an exquisite touch. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings with a glass of red wine. Baking enhances the aromas, making each bite rich and melt-in-your-mouth. Greek cuisine is renowned for its ability to turn simple ingredients into gastronomic delights, and this recipe is a wonderful example of its magic.
1
Cut the meat into five pieces and fry in hot oil, sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until soft, add tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and hot water to cover the meat. Cover and simmer until the meat is cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Mutton: 1 kg
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Tomato juice: 480 ml
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
2
In a greased pan, layer half of the pre-cooked spaghetti, spread the prepared meat on top, cover with the remaining pasta, pour sauce over it, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in the oven at medium temperature for 15 minutes.
- Spaghetti: 500 g
- Mutton: 1 kg
- Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml