# Baked Pasta Bolognese

Recipe by [Amir Haddad](https://fridge.menu/en/u/amirhaddad)

A hearty baked pasta bolognese with bacon, beef and a bubbling layer of mozzarella and parmesan.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 50 g [Bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon) — sliced thinly
- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tsp [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano)
- 1 tsp [Dried Thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 400 g [Beef Mince](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-beef)
- 800 g [Tinned Chopped Tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 2 pcs [Celery](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery) — stalks, coarsely grated
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 3 tbsp [Tomato Purée](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 4 tbsp Red Balsamic Vinegar
- 600 ml [Vegetable Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 400 g [Pasta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pasta)
- 250 g [Mozzarella](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mozzarella) — fresh
- 75 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — freshly grated
- 2 tbsp [Olive Oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste, freshly ground

## Steps

1. Fry the bacon in a large pan in olive oil on both sides until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
2. Add the onion, garlic, oregano and thyme to the same pan and fry, stirring, until the onion softens. Add the beef mince and brown it.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes, celery, courgette, tomato purée and red balsamic vinegar and bring to the boil.
4. Dice the fried bacon finely and return it to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, add the vegetable stock and the pasta. Stir well so everything heats through.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Spoon half the sauce into a greased baking dish, sprinkle with half the parmesan and torn mozzarella.
7. Spoon the rest of the bolognese with pasta on top and finish with the remaining parmesan and freshly grated mozzarella.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C with fan assistance for about 30 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
9. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/baked-pasta-bolognese-0p3bh5nw

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