Mexican Oven Pasta Casserole Finnish Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta alternatives

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while alternatives can be more affordable.

Cut half a large onion and mince 2 garlic cloves.

Brown the ground beef in a pan without adding oil.

Once the meat is halfway cooked, add the minced garlic and chopped onion, mixing well.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add a can of crushed tomatoes (400 grams) to the meat mixture.

Mix in 2 deciliters of food cream and 150 milliliters of milk, shaking the container to get all the liquid out.

Stir the mixture and reduce the heat to a low simmer.

Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

Boil water in a pot and add salt to it for cooking pasta.

Once boiling, add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes, then strain it.

Butter the casserole dish using a spray.

Layer the casserole by adding pasta, meat mixture, and cheese, repeating the process three times.

Pour the remaining sauce over the layers and top with cheese.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Serve topped with fresh avocado.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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