Italian Pasta Casserole with Meat
4 servings
30 minutes
Italian-style pasta casserole with meat is a delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of tomato sauce, tender meat, and aromatic mozzarella. While inspired by Italian cuisine, it fits perfectly into the Russian tradition of family dinners. The casserole has a distinct texture due to the combination of pasta, meat sauce, and melted cheese, creating an ideal balance of softness and richness. The spiciness of chili pepper adds a zesty note while green peas bring freshness. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and cozy evenings with family. Hearty and flavorful, it is easy to prepare and will surely please lovers of homemade casseroles.
1
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the chopped meat until brown. Remove from the pan. Wash the chili pepper, remove the seeds, and chop finely. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Sauté with chili in the remaining fat from the meat. Add tomatoes and chopped meat, cover, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Meat: 500 g
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Canned tomatoes: 400 g
2
Boil the pasta in salted water. Add peas 4 minutes before it's done. Drain the water. Combine the pasta, peas, and tomato-meat sauce, and add pepper.
- Pasta: 300 g
- Frozen green peas: 150 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Place in a heatproof dish. Slice the cheese and distribute it on top of the mixture. Bake in the oven under the grill for 5 minutes.
- Mozzarella cheese: 125 g