Beef and Feta Pasta Bake

January 29, 2010

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I had some leftover slow cooker bolognese and decided to make a greek inspired pasta bake with some feta and additional spices added to the meat. This would easily serve 6 - with some green vegetables.

BEEF AND FETA PASTA BAKE

| Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cook Time: 40 Minutes | Total Time: 1 Hour |

Ingredients:

3 Cups of leftover meat sauce (or just make from fresh)
1/4 TSP Cinnamon
1/4 TSP Ground Cloves
Pinch of Chili Powder
500g Pasta (I had Fusilli)
50g Butter
50g Flour
600ml Milk
200g Feta, cubed
150g Cheddar, grated

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180c.
Step 2: Put the meat sauce into a bowl and mix in the cinnamon. ground cloves and chili.
Step 3: Make the cheese sauce by melting the butter, then adding the flour to make a roux, stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add in the milk and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Take off the heat, stir in the cheese and some salt and pepper and leave to one side.
Step 4: Cook the pasta according to instructions and mix half the pasta in with the meat sauce and half in with the feta cheese sauce.
Step 5: In a large (30cm x 30cm approx) ovenproof dish layer the meat and pasta sauce on the botton then spoon over cheese and pasta sauce.
Step 6: Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until bubbling.
Step 7: Serve with green vegetables.