Here is a very tasty, simple and most importantly CHEAP main meal recipe that is a family favourite. Any veggies you have on hand can be used. We always use what's in season or what needs using up in the fridge.
This pasta bake also transports well. Assemble in the casserole dish and bake at your destination or cook before travelling and just reheat.
250 g of beef mince
300g of cooked spiral pasta ( any shape will do, we like spiral )
1 tin of condensed tomato soup
1/2 tin of water
2 – 3 cups of vegetables - broccoli,
cauliflower, corn, beans, mushrooms, carrots,
celery etc
seasonings - salt, pepper, garlic, onion, chives or parsley. I use dried herbs
grated cheese
While pasta and beef mince is cooking, cut up vegies into small pieces and cook in
microwave for 6 mins.
In a very large bowl, mix soup, water and seasonings.
Add the cooked pasta, beef mince and vegies
to the soup and stir well
Pour into a large oblong casserole dish and top with grated cheese.
Cook in oven at 180c for 40 mins until cheese is starting to brown
Serve with mash or toast. Serves 4 - 6 people
Perfect for this time of year, thank you for sharing. Barb.
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe and have been making it for years. I use macaroni and grate carrot and zuchinni in plus other veggies. I double this recipe to make a large casserole dish. It is lovely to take for lunch or freeze into single portions. I think it is called Poor Man's Casserole, but I don't think the name is justified at all. It covers all of the food groups...what's not to love about it. Have a great day. Rachel :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a name for it. I just made it up years ago.
DeleteHi Wendy, thank you for sharing this recipe. Could I ask do you mean just ‘brown’ the mince? 😊
ReplyDeleteYes, brown the mince.
DeleteWOW !!! That's a bit rude. Your choice to go without meat but please don't force your views on others. I don't think of others who don't eat meat because we love meat. We don't eat much meat but it is enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteSonia, this will be your one and only warning. If you read the rules of commenting it asks for comments to be positive. Please treat people the way you'd like to be treated. Kindness goes a long way.
If you check through the recipe section you'll find that not all my recipes have meat in them. You can always leave the meat out. Your choice.
ReplyDeleteBeing vegetarian shouldn't make you rude as far as I know.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy for posting this.... I look forward to trying it.. I think I always had the mindset to always use 500gm mince in every meal but can see that doesn't have to be the case now... thanks for all your posts .. I don't comment but read them all. X
ReplyDeleteThankyou for commenting. If you add TVP to this recipe it feels like there's more meat in it and you can't taste the difference. Either way, there are lots of other ingredients that bulk up the dish that meat doesn't need to be the main feature. I hope you enjoy it.
DeleteNancy .lentils are also yummy and bulk meals up .this recipe sound lovely ,thank you Nancy
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