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Pesto Beef Pasta Bake
Created February 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM by Debbie Webb
Recipe Title: Pesto Beef Pasta Bake
Brief Description: This Pesto Beef Pasta Bake is a flavorful and satisfying main course that combines beef mince, green pesto, and pasta in a cheesy, comforting bake.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
4. Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
5. Stir in the green pesto, soy sauce, tomato puree, grated carrot, cooked ham, and peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chopped herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture and mix well to combine.
8. Pour the pasta and beef mixture into a baking dish.
9. Top with the cubed bread and grated cheese.
10. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the top.
11. Dot with butter and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is melted.
12. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Special Tips or Variations:
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- For a vegetarian version, you can omit the beef mince and ham and add more veggies or plant-based protein like chickpeas or tofu.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese to vary the flavor profile of the dish.
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Recipe Criteria
🍽️Recipe Type
Main-Course
Skill Level
IntermediateCooking Time
15-30 minutesServing Size
3-4 people🍎Nutrition Information
Calories:500 – 700
Protein:20 – 30 g
Fat:30 – 45 g
Sugar:5 – 5 g
Carbs:35 – 45 g
Per serving
Preferred Ingredients
beef mincegreen pestoeggsbreadpastaonionsgarliccarrotscheesemilkbutterbasiloreganothymeolive oilsoy saucetomato pureecooked hampeas
Ingredients to Avoid
spicyseafoodshellfish
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