Garlic Bread Pasta Pie Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 7-8 Slices white bread
• 1/2 cup garlic butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 500g beef mince
• 1 white onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp Chili flakes
• 3/4 cup Passata
• 1/2 cup Cream
• Grated mozzarella
• Fresh mozzarella for the top
• 500g fusilli pasta, cooked
• 1/2 cup pasta water
• Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brush both sides of bread with garlic butter and press into a deep rectangular baking dish.  Cut the remaining bread to fit into the corners to form a crust.  Place another smaller baking dish inside and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, make a quick ragu. In a pan over medium-high heat, add oil and mince. Cook until browned.  Add onions and garlic. Fry until softened.  Add spices and passata. Bring to simmer, add cream, and stir through.  Cover and cook simmering for 20- 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
   
   
3. Add pasta and stir to coat.  Add pasta water to thin out the sauce.
   
   
4. Place grated mozzarella on top of the bread base.  Bake for 10 minutes to melt. Fill them with pasta.  Top with fresh mozzarella, grill for 5 minutes.
   
   
5. Sprinkle with parsley, enjoy!

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