Baked Pasta
Baked Pasta is ready in 40 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 810 kcal and 38 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.40. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Calories
- 810 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.40
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Macaroni200 g
- Minced beef160 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)300 g
- Onion80 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Dried oregano2 g
- Mozzarella80 g
Method
Heat the oven to 200 °C. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 8 minutes, one minute less than the packet, and drain.
Meanwhile, soften the chopped onion in the oil for 4 minutes, add the mince and brown it for 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 5 minutes, then mix in the macaroni.
Tip into a baking dish, cover with the torn mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 810 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 91 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
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