💡 At a Glance
- •The Dish: A family-favorite baked pasta loaded with ground beef, tender carrots, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese.
- •Time-Saver: Quick and easy to whip up, making it ideal for beginner cooks and busy weeknights.
- •Method: Brown the ground beef, let your Thermomix® handle the rest of the prep, and bake in the oven until bubbly.
This cheesy, comforting baked pasta casserole is an absolute family favorite that’s guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults!
It’s quick, easy, and budget-friendly, letting you get a delicious, wholesome dinner on the table in no time flat.
In this simple recipe with clear step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you just how effortless it is to whip up this amazing Thermomix® pasta bake right in your own kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Pasta:
- Super easy to make, even if you’re a total beginner in the kitchen.
- Seriously delicious and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.
- Budget-friendly, made with just a few inexpensive pantry staples.
- Kid-approved and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Made fresh with simple, wholesome ingredients.
- Completely fail-proof for novice cooks.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers store like a dream.
My Best Tips for Making Baked Pasta
Make sure to let the baked pasta rest for at least 5 minutes after taking it out of the oven before slicing into it.
This gives the casserole time to set so it doesn’t fall apart when served—plus, it cools down enough so no one burns their tongue, which is a total lifesaver when feeding hungry kids!
Want to mix things up? Feel free to toss in extra veggies like broccoli or cauliflower before baking. It’s a fantastic trick for sneaking a healthy serving of veggies past picky eaters! 🙂
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
Absolutely! You can easily assemble the pasta bake a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it the next day.
To do this, just cover the cooled pasta bake with aluminum foil and pop it into the fridge as soon as possible.
How Long Does Baked Pasta Last?
This baked pasta will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. As soon as it cools down, transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator.
You can easily reheat individual portions in the microwave or in a preheated oven.
Bonus: this pasta bake freezes super well, too!
Baked Pasta FAQs
Ingredients You’ll Need for This Baked Pasta
- 8 oz (250 g) pasta
- 10 oz (300 g) ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 20 g olive oil (approx. 1.5 tbsp)
- 500 g tomato purée (or plain tomato sauce)
- 80 g tomato paste (approx. 3 tbsp)
- 400 g water (approx. 1 3/4 cups)
- 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheese
To Garnish:
- fresh parsley, chopped for serving
Note: You’ll find the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make This Pasta Bake in the Thermomix®
Instructions:
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, then set it aside.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and quarter the onion, then toss it into the mixing bowl. Chop **5 sec / speed 5**.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with your spatula and repeat.
Peel the carrot, cut into chunks, and add to the bowl. Chop **5 sec / speed 5**.
Pour in the olive oil and sauté **4 min / 120°C / speed 1**.
Next, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and seasonings. Mix **5 sec / speed 2.5**.
Now, add the ground meat to the mixing bowl and weigh in the pasta.
Give everything a quick stir with your spatula to combine.
Cook for 10 min / 100°C / reverse / gentle stir speed.
Transfer everything into a baking dish, sprinkle generously with shredded cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley right before serving.
Enjoy!
Note: You can find the exact measurements and full step-by-step instructions down below in the recipe card.
The listed prep and cook times are an average estimate.
Happy cooking!
If you loved my quick and easy pasta bake, you’ll definitely want to check out my super delicious Chicken Gyros with Bell Peppers and Mushrooms! 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
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Quick Pasta Bake
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Zutaten
- 250 g Pasta
- 300 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 3 Carrots medium
- 20 g Olive oil
- 500 g Tomato purée
- 80 g Tomato paste
- 400 g Water
- 1 tsp Vegetable broth powder
- 1 tsp Parsley dried
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
- Salt and pepper
- 100 g Shredded cheese
To finish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Zubereitung
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and set it aside.
- Preheat your oven to 200° C conventional heat.
- Peel and quarter the onion, then add it to the mixing bowl. Chop for 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides with the spatula and repeat.
- Peel the carrot, cut into chunks, and add to the bowl. Chop for 5 sec / Speed 5 as well.
- Add the olive oil and sauté for 4 min / 120° C / Speed 1.
- Next, add the tomato purée, tomato paste, water, and all seasonings, then mix for 5 sec / Speed 2.5.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the mixing bowl and weigh in the pasta. Give everything a good stir with the spatula.
- Cook for 10 min / 100° C / Reverse / Gentle Stirring speed.
- Transfer everything into a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Quick Pasta Bake
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Zutaten
- 250 g Pasta
- 300 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 3 Carrots medium
- 20 g Olive oil
- 500 g Tomato purée
- 80 g Tomato paste
- 400 g Water
- 1 tsp Vegetable broth powder
- 1 tsp Parsley dried
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
- Salt and pepper
- 100 g Shredded cheese
To finish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Zubereitung
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and set it aside.
- Preheat your oven to 200° C conventional heat.
- Peel and quarter the onion, then add it to the mixing bowl. Chop for 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides with the spatula and repeat.
- Peel the carrot, cut into chunks, and add to the bowl. Chop for 5 sec / Speed 5 as well.
- Add the olive oil and sauté for 4 min / 120° C / Speed 1.
- Next, add the tomato purée, tomato paste, water, and all seasonings, then mix for 5 sec / Speed 2.5.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the mixing bowl and weigh in the pasta. Give everything a good stir with the spatula.
- Cook for 10 min / 100° C / Reverse / Gentle Stirring speed.
- Transfer everything into a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
