Description
Creamy filini pasta emerges as a comforting Italian classic that whispers culinary nostalgia through its delicate strands. Rich parmesan and silky sauce invite passionate cooks to savor each elegant bite of this Mediterranean treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) minced pork
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) minced beef
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 packet Lubella pasta (400 grams / 14.1 ounces)
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 sachet spaghetti Bolognese mix
- 1 teaspoon Kucharek vegetable seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Black pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Prymat kebab seasoning
- 2 medium-sized carrots (optional)
- 5 basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Lubella pasta according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Heat oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, approximately 375°F.
- Introduce ground pork and beef, sautéing until meat develops a rich, golden-brown coloration and releases savory aromatics.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions, cooking until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle spaghetti Bolognese mix, Kucharek vegetable seasoning, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper throughout the meat mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Add diced carrots, allowing them to simmer and tenderize within the robust sauce for 5-6 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the meat mixture, ensuring comprehensive integration of ingredients.
- Transfer the combined preparation into a preheated baking dish, generously coating the surface with grated cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbling crust.
- Elegantly garnish with fresh basil leaves immediately before serving, enhancing visual appeal and aromatic profile.
Notes
- Experiment with ground meat ratios for a personalized flavor profile, mixing pork and beef in different proportions.
- Choose low-fat cheese options or dairy-free alternatives to make the dish more diet-friendly and health-conscious.
- Toast spices briefly before adding to enhance their aromatic qualities and intensify the overall taste of the dish.
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the recipe’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 617 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg