This pasta-ground meat-cheese-pan is a real classic in our house. It came about out of necessity when I didn't feel like standing in the kitchen for long, but still wanted to put something hearty and savory on the table. I was inspired by American casseroles that I loved as a child, but I wanted a quicker and easier version for everyday use. The list of ingredients may seem long at first glance, but each component contributes to the taste experience. The onions, garlic and chili pepper form the aromatic base, which is intensified by frying in oil. The ground meat provides the necessary satiety and savory taste. Tomato paste adds a slight sweetness and acidity that harmonizes perfectly with the kidney beans and corn. The diced tomatoes and vegetable broth form the sauce in which the pasta cooks. Salt, pepper, paprika and chili powder round off the dish and give the pan the desired spice. The Gouda provides a creamy consistency and a mild cheese flavor, while the Cheddar with its stronger aroma provides the special kick. The parsley adds a fresh note to the dish at the end. With the Thermomix®, it is important to add the ingredients in the correct order so that everything is cooked optimally. Make sure to brown the ground meat well before adding the tomato paste so that it does not clump. The pasta should not cook for too long, otherwise it will become mushy. It is best to try it after 8 minutes of cooking time and, if necessary, extend the cooking time by a few minutes. When mixing in the cheese, it is important to use the reverse function so that the pasta is not crushed. For a vegetarian version, you can simply replace the ground meat with soy granules or lentils. If you like it vegan, you can use vegan cheese and make sure that the vegetable broth is vegan. Instead of chili powder, you can also use fresh chilies or add Tabasco. The pan can also be wonderfully varied with other spices such as cumin, oregano or thyme. It is best to serve the pasta-ground meat-cheese-pan directly from the Thermomix®. A fresh salad or a crispy baguette goes well with it. If you like, you can add a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche to the pan. Leftovers of the pasta-ground meat-cheese-pan can easily be stored in the refrigerator and warmed up the next day. It then tastes almost even better because the flavors have blended even better. You can also prepare the pan well and store it in the refrigerator until you need it. Then you just have to put it in the Thermomix® and finish cooking it.

Hearty Pasta-Ground Meat-Cheese-Pan

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Ingredients (18 ingredients)

Preparation (7 steps)

Prepare onions, garlic and chili

Brown the ground meat

Sauté the vegetables

Add beans, corn, tomatoes and broth

Season and cook the pasta

Add and melt cheese

Serve

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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