Bolognese pasta bake
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4.4
Bolognese pasta bake
Description
This Bolognese pasta bake combines pre-cooked pasta with rich bolognese sauce and smooth béchamel to create a layered casserole. By mixing these components and adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water, the dish achieves a creamy texture without heaviness. The grated mozzarella sprinkled between and atop the layers melts and browns during baking, developing a golden crust and adding a stretchy, cheesy element.
The bake is cooked at a high temperature to ensure bubbling throughout and a well-melted cheese top. Letting the dish rest before serving allows it to firm slightly for easier portioning. This recipe suits feeding multiple people or making ahead for convenience.
The notes suggest assembling ahead and refrigerating or freezing. When baking from frozen, additional time is needed for thorough reheating while preserving texture. This practicality makes it suitable for busy cooks wanting a prepared meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups bolognese sauce
- 2 cups béchamel sauce
- 500 g (1lb) pasta reserve 1 cup cooking water, cooked al dente, of your choice
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc.
- Combine the bolognese, bechamel and cooked pasta and mix well. Add a little of the pasta cooking water to loosen the consistency, if necessary.
- Transfer half of the pasta to an oven-proof casserole dish then sprinkle over half of the cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake until bubbling and the top is golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The pasta bake can be assembled in advance, covered, and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day or frozen for up to one month.
- If baking from frozen, add up to 30 minutes extra cooking time to ensure it is heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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