Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Pastry | not in our table | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1lb. short pastry
- 1lb. macaroni
- 1 lb. minced beef
- 8 oz. peeled tomatoes
- 1 small chopped onion
- 4 oz. grated cheese
- 4 oz. tomato paste
- 1/4 pt. water
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 4 beaten eggs
- 2 tsp.dried basil
- Olive Oil
- salt and pepper
Directions
Fry the onion, add the basil, add the minced beef fry till it is cooked.
Add the tomatoes and the tomato paste.
Cook for a few seconds. Slowly add the water and simmer till the beef is tender.
Boil the macaroni, drain and cool. Chop the hard boiled eggs.
Mix everything and season. Roll the pastry into a greased dish.
Pour the mixture and cover with the pastry. Brush the top with egg wash.
Cook in a moderate to hot oven.
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