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Argentinian Empanada Pasta Bake
A German-inspired twist on a classic pasta bake, using Argentinian empanadas for added crust.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●12 pieces Empanadas (Argentinian)homemade or store-bought
- ●8 oz Fresh pastaany shape
- ●1/2 cup Flakygrated, for topping
- ●1 cup Shredded mozzarellafor topping
- ●16 oz Tomato saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1/4 cup Grated Parmesanfor topping
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsleyfor garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Cut empanadas in half and set aside.
- 4
In a large skillet, heat tomato sauce over medium heat.
- 5
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with sauce until well combined.
- 6
Transfer pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 7
Arrange empanada halves on top of pasta mixture.
- 8
Sprinkle flaky cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan evenly over empanada halves.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until empanadas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- 10
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.