Imqarrun il-Forn (Maltese Baked Pasta)
Penne baked in a rich mince and tomato sauce with bacon, egg and cheese until crusty on top.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.61 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the bacon for 3 minutes, then add the mince and brown for 6 minutes, breaking it up.
9 min - 2
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the purée, tomatoes, water, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes until thick.
30 min - 3
Meanwhile boil the penne for 3 minutes less than the pack says, then drain.
- 4
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Mix the pasta into the sauce, let it cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the eggs and half the parmesan.
- 5
Tip into a large baking dish, scatter with the remaining parmesan and bake for 30 minutes until golden and crusty at the edges.
30 min - 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into squares.
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