Maltese Baked Pasta (macaroni) – Ghagin (Imqarrun) il-Forn

Name: Maltese Baked Pasta (macaroni) – Ghagin (Imqarrun) il-Forn
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Ingredients: 500 grams mince; 500 grams penne or rigatoni pasta; 2 onions diced finely; 3 cloves garlic finely sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 courgette diced; 1 red,green or yellow pepper diced; 100 ml beef stock; 6 chopped tomatoes; 4 lightly beaten eggs; 4 tablespoons grated cheese plus another two tablespoons for the top; Small bunch of oregano chopped; Handful of frozen peas (optional); 2 hard boiled eggs chopped (optional); Salt and pepper; Olive oil for frying

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Cook Time: 105

Total: 105

Author : www.amaltesemouthful.com (Marlene Zammit)

Maltese Baked Pasta (macaroni) – Ghagin (Imqarrun) il-Forn

Instructions

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Step 1

In a large frying pan fry the onion and garlic for about five minutes or until soft and starting to brown.

Step 2

Add in the mince and oregano and fry for ten minutes.

Step 3

Fry the tomato paste for 1 minute and then add in the courgette and peppers. Fry for a further ten minutes.

Step 4

Add in the beef stock and chopped tomatoes. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5

While this is happening boil the pasta for about 8 minutes. A little less than al dente (once in the oven it will cook further). Drain immediately and set aside.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 180oC.

Step 7

Once the mince has finished simmering add the pasta, beaten eggs, 4 tablespoons of grated cheese, frozen peas and hard boiled eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Gently mix so as to not break the pasta and place in a large baking dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle grated cheese on top and place in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour.

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