School-Style Mac and Meat Bake

1. 1 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.36 62 g
2. 2 Ground pork and beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.10 94 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 39 g
4. 4 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.8 pcs
5. 5 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.91 78 ml
6. 6 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.64 23 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 6 ml
8. 8 Salt 2 g
9. 9 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Parboil the macaroni in salted water until almost tender, then drain.

2. Finely chop the onion³ and sauté in oil for 3 minutes until soft.

3. Add the ground² meat, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking up clumps until the meat lightens.

4. Mix the macaroni with the meat and spread into a baking dish.

5. Whisk an egg with milk⁵, pour over the casserole, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes, until golden and the sauce sets.