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Air Fryer Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake

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Servings: 4 People
Course: air fryer, Lunch, Main Course
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  1. Air Fryer Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
    A rich, cheesy one-dish family meal packed with seasoned beef mince, tender pasta, a creamy tomato sauce, and a bubbling golden cheese topping.
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    🛒 Ingredients
    500 g lean beef mince
    500 g cooked pasta (penne, macaroni or fusilli)
    1 large onion, diced
    3 tbsp butter
    2 tsp BlixSam Steakhouse Spice
    2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice
    1 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft Spice
    500 ml tomato pasta sauce
    250 ml fresh cream
    250 g grated mozzarella cheese
    150 g grated cheddar cheese
    Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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    👨‍🍳 Method
    1. Build the flavour base
    Place the butter and diced onion into an oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer.
    Sprinkle over the BlixSam Garlic Melt Spice, Steakhouse Spice and Smoke Craft Spice.
    Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until the onion is soft and lightly golden.
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    2. Brown the mince
    Add the beef mince to the onions.
    Break it up well and air fry for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until browned.
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    3. Prepare the sauce
    Pour in the tomato pasta sauce and fresh cream.
    Stir well and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
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    4. Add the pasta
    Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
    Mix through half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese.
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    5. Finish
    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top.
    Air fry at 180°C for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling and lightly golden.
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    6. Serve
    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
    Enjoy!