Frankie pasta bake

Health score
43%
Frankie pasta bake
40 min.
2
719kcal

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Looking for a comforting and easy-to-make dish that brings together the heartiness of pasta with the savory flavors of frankfurters and a crunchy cheesy topping? Look no further than this Frankie Pasta Bake! A perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish, this recipe offers a satisfying combination of pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and crisp breadcrumbs, all baked to perfection under the grill.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious pasta bake in about 40 minutes. The rich tomato sauce, enhanced with a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a hint of sweetness from the sugar, creates a flavorful base for the dish. The addition of frankfurters provides a nice twist, making the meal both fun and filling. And who can resist the golden, bubbling cheesy breadcrumb topping that adds the perfect crunch?

Whether you're cooking for yourself or serving a loved one, this Frankie Pasta Bake is sure to become a new favorite. It's quick, easy, and packed with flavor, making it ideal for those busy days when you still want to enjoy a hearty homemade meal. Pair it with a fresh salad for a well-rounded, satisfying meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 400 canned tomatoes chopped canned
  • pinch sugar 
  • dashes worcestershire sauce 
  • 100 rigatoni tube-shaped
  • 50 gruyere cheese grated
  • servings crusty baguette grated sliced
  •  hot dogs sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium pan and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further min.
  2. Mix in the tomatoes and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins.
  3. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and season to taste. This basic sauce can now be chilled or frozen, see recipe intro.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
  5. Heat the grill to high.
  6. Mix together the cheese and breadcrumbs.
  7. Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce. Tip in the frankfurters and spoon into a heatproof dish. Scatter over the cheesy crumbs and grill for 3-5 mins or until bubbling hot and golden.
  8. Serve with a simple salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories719kcal
Protein15.8%
Fat30.71%
Carbs53.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
153.42
Glycemic Load
44.17
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
30.801304236702%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
11.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:718.85kcal
35.94%
Fat:24.88g
38.28%
Saturated Fat:8.63g
53.92%
Carbohydrates:97.49g
32.5%
Net Carbohydrates:89.78g
32.65%
Sugar:16.22g
18.03%
Cholesterol:47.75mg
15.92%
Sodium:1170.92mg
50.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.79g
57.59%
Selenium:59.86µg
85.51%
Manganese:1.26mg
63.18%
Vitamin B1:0.72mg
47.99%
Phosphorus:434.24mg
43.42%
Calcium:426.05mg
42.6%
Vitamin B3:7.98mg
39.92%
Iron:6.82mg
37.9%
Folate:138.65µg
34.66%
Copper:0.66mg
33%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.57%
Fiber:7.71g
30.84%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.25%
Vitamin C:23.18mg
28.09%
Potassium:961.21mg
27.46%
Magnesium:104.06mg
26.01%
Vitamin E:3.83mg
25.55%
Zinc:3.75mg
24.99%
Vitamin K:17.72µg
16.88%
Vitamin B5:1.46mg
14.65%
Vitamin A:669.42IU
13.39%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.57%