Mild Chilli & Bean Pasta Bake
This hearty and flavorful casserole combines tender wholewheat penne pasta with a savory mixture of extra-lean minced beef, onions, celery, and kidney beans, all simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with a hint of mild chilli powder. Topped with a creamy blend of Greek yogurt, eggs, and Red Leicester cheese, this dish bakes to perfection in the oven, creating a satisfying and comforting meal that is sure to please your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 2 sticks celery , thinly sliced
- 340g extra-lean minced beef
- 2 tsp mild chilli powder
- 410g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 400g can kidney beans in water, drained and rinsed
- 300ml beef or chicken stock
- 300g wholewheat penne
- ½ x 568g tub 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 50g Red Leicester cheese, coarsely grated
- 1 small garlic clove , crushed
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan, add the onion and celery, season with pepper and a little salt, then cook until soft. Remove vegetables and set aside. Brown the mince in the pan, a handful at a time, tossing with a fork as you go. Only add a splash of oil if the mixture begins to stick too much. Once browned, tip into a sieve to remove any excess fat.
- Return mince and cooked veg to the frying pan, add the chilli powder, tomatoes, tomato purée, beans and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain, stir into the mince and spoon into a large lasagne dish. Mix the yogurt, eggs, cheese and garlic together and season lightly. Spoon over the top of the pasta and bake for 20-25 mins or until lightly browned.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 675 calories
- Fat Content: 24 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 73 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 13 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 51 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.3 milligram of sodium
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