This Creamy Meat Stellini Pasta Bake is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners or a cozy weeknight meal. With tender stellini pasta, a rich cheese sauce, and flavorful meat, it’s creamy, cheesy, and full of homey goodness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Creamy, cheesy pasta baked to perfection
Versatile: works with beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
Easy to make in one dish
Perfect for family dinners or meal prep
Comforting and satisfying
Ingredients
Pasta & Cheese Sauce
500 g stellini pasta
50 g butter
15 g all-purpose flour
500 ml milk
100 g grated hard mozzarella cheese
1 finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
Meat & Sauce
700 g minced meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
200 g tomato sauce
1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt, to taste
Optional: pinch of meat seasoning, ground nutmeg, black pepper
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Cook stellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Meat
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the minced meat, season with salt, meat seasoning, and a pinch of nutmeg. Cook until browned. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
3️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in grated mozzarella until fully melted and creamy.
4️⃣ Combine Pasta, Meat & Cheese
Mix cooked stellini pasta with meat sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and gently combine.
5️⃣ Bake (Optional)
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Transfer pasta mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
6️⃣ Serve
Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Tips for Best Results ✨
Use freshly grated mozzarella for creamier sauce
Cook pasta slightly under al dente if baking to avoid overcooking
Adjust seasoning to your taste; a pinch of nutmeg adds warmth
Can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals
Prep & Timing ⏱️
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings
This Creamy Meat Stellini Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food: creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s versatile, hearty, and perfect for any pasta lover!
