French Empanada Pasta Bake
A creative twist on classic pasta, featuring empanadas filled with beef and topped with a flaky crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 package flaky pastryhomemade or store-bought
- ●4-6 empanadas (argentinian beef)homemade or store-bought
- ●8 oz pastalinguine or fettuccine work well
- ●1 lb ground beef80/20 or 70/30 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyoptional
- ●1 cup grated cheese (such as cheddar or parmesan)optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 4
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Add empanadas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, empanada mixture, and chopped parsley (if using).
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with flaky pastry.
- 8
If using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top of the pastry.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!