Serving Details
- Serves: 4-6 people
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Description
Beef Spiral by Rida Aftab is a flavorful and creative dish combining seasoned ground beef, spiral pasta, and a creamy cheesy sauce baked to perfection. This savory spiral bake is ideal for special dinners or festive occasions.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- Beef Mince: 500g
- Spiral Pasta: 300g (boiled)
- Onion: 1 medium (finely chopped)
- Garlic Paste: 1 tsp
- Tomato Puree: 1/2 cup
- Red Chili Flakes: 1 tsp
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Oregano: 1/2 tsp
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup (grated)
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Fresh Parsley: for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and garlic paste. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add minced beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Add salt, pepper, red chili flakes, and oregano. Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer the boiled spiral pasta, beef mixture, and cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
FAQs
Q: Can I use another type of pasta?
A: Yes, penne or fusilli can be great substitutes for spiral pasta.
Q: Can I prepare this in advance?
A: Absolutely! Assemble the dish a day ahead and bake when ready to serve.
Q: Is it freezer-friendly?
A: Yes, you can freeze the baked spiral for up to 1 month. Reheat before serving.
