Baked spaghetti with meat and cream sauces
3 servings
120 minutes
Baked spaghetti with meat and cream sauces is a refined dish inspired by Greek cuisine, combining rich flavors and delicate textures. The origins of this baked pasta variant trace back to traditional Greek moussaka and pastitsio, known for their layered structure and aromatic sauces. Here, thin pasta is soaked in a meat sauce enriched with tomatoes and basil, topped with a creamy egg mixture and parmesan to create a golden crust. Baking adds a special depth of flavor, making the dish hearty and warming. It is perfect for both family dinners and festive gatherings, delighting guests with the richness of textures and the harmonious blend of meaty juiciness, creamy softness, and the subtle acidity of tomatoes.
1
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté minced garlic first for about 15-20 seconds. Immediately add thinly sliced onions. Cook until fragrant and soft. Then add the previously thawed minced meat to the pan. Sauté everything together until well colored, constantly breaking up the meat to avoid lumps.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Red onion: 1 head
- Minced pork: 400 g
2
Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and sauté everything together for another 3 minutes. Then add tomato paste and pour in half a glass of water. Simmer on low heat until cooked. Season with salt, pepper, add basil, and finally, finely chopped garlic.
3
Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and sauté everything together for another 3 minutes. Then add tomato paste and pour in half a glass of water. Simmer on low heat until ready. Season with salt and pepper, add basil, and finally add finely chopped garlic.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Tomato paste: 1.5 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Dried basil: to taste
- Garlic: 2 cloves
4
Mix 2 eggs, cream, salt, pepper, basil. Whisk everything together.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cream 25%: 200 ml
- Dried basil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Boil spaghetti in salted water until cooked.
- Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 550 g
- Salt: to taste
6
Layer half of the cooked noodles tightly in a greased dish. Then evenly spread the meat sauce, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan on top. Cover the entire surface with the remaining noodles and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Carefully pour the egg-cream mixture over everything.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 5 tablespoon
- Minced pork: 400 g
- Spaghetti made from durum wheat: 550 g
- Cream 25%: 200 ml
7
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 150 degrees.
- Cream 25%: 200 ml
8
Sprinkle the finished dish with greens.
- Green: to taste