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Easy Corned Beef Pasta Bake

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Published on January 8, 2018 by Helen 44 Comments
Last Updated on September 16, 2020

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Corned beef pasta bake – this easy recipe for a pasta bake with corned beef can be made ahead of time, kept in the fridge or freezer and then baked for a family friendly winter warming dish. Make a double batch of the corned beef ragu for a baked potato filling.  Cook once and eat twice.A serving of easy to make corned beef pasta bake on a green plate

Table of Contents

  • Corned Beef Pasta Bake
  • Top tips for making delicious pasta bakes
  • Easy Corned Beef Pasta Bake
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

Corned Beef Pasta Bake

I love an easy filling winter recipe that can be made ahead of time.   When the weather gets cold you want something simple but satisfying.   My corned beef pasta bake recipe ticks all the boxes – easy to make, frugal, warming, adaptable to cater for everyone’s taste and make ahead.

You can even make a double batch of the corned beef ragu and freeze and use later as a baked potato topper, in a bread roll as a pulled chicken sloppy joe , corned beef Sloppy Joe, or even as a meaty pizza topping!

A good Corned Beef Pasta Bake is perfect for after a winter walk – make in advance (you can even freeze this before you cook and serve – simply allow to defrost in the fridge before baking) – then put into the oven to cook when you return home.   Ring the changes by using different types and shapes of pasta, I like to use tri-colour pasta to make it look more interesting, or wholegrain.

You can easily make this dish gluten free by using a gluten free pasta, or even make an oven baked risotto by substituting the pasta with almost cooked rice.   When making a pasta bake I usually make a big family sized dish and a couple of individual dishes for an ideal prep ahead single portion supper.

Casserole dish and individual servings of corned beef pasta bake

Top tips for making delicious pasta bakes

  • To avoid soggy pasta slightly under cook the pasta by a few minutes – you want the consistency to be the chewy side of al dente.
  • Be generous with the sauce for a better dish – you can easily bulk it out with an extra can of tomatoes and a handful of sweetcorn.
  • Add a little water when cooking for the pasta to soak up.
  • Top with half the cheese when you cook, then add the other half a few minutes before the end of the cooking time, it seems far cheesier this way.
  • If you have the freezer space and the spare dishes make a double batch, wrap well and freeze and allow to defrost for 24 hours in the fridge before serving.

Corned beef ragu pasta baked viewed from above

I used Princes Corned beef for this Corned Beef Pasta Bake recipe – it is the nation’s favourite corned beef – one can will feed 6 with this recipe.    It is such a versatile ingredient which I’ve used lots in the past, so much more than the popular corned beef sandwich or hash – although both are delicious!

Love corned beef? Then check out my Corned Beef Potato Cakes.

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A serving of corned beef pasta bake with a side salad
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Easy Corned Beef Pasta Bake

Corned beef pasta bake - this easy recipe for a pasta bake with corned beef can be made ahead of time, kept in the fridge or freezer and then baked for a family friendly winter warming dish. Make a double batch of the corned beef ragu for a baked potato filling. Cook once and eat twice.
Servings: 6
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
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Ingredients

Corned Beef Pasta Bake Sauce (Ragu)

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion ((peeled and chopped))
  • 2 cloves garlic ((peeled and chopped))
  • 3 rashers bacon ((chopped))
  • 1 red pepper ((deseeded and sliced))
  • 1/2 tsp dried chillis ((optional))
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes ((or bottle of pasatta))
  • 340 g Princes corned beef (1 can) ((diced))

To assemble the bake

  • 250 g pasta ((any small shapes))
  • 100 g cheddar or other hard cheese ((grated))

Instructions

Corned Beef Pasta Bake Sauce (Ragu)

  • Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan, add the onion, garlic and bacon, and fry for a few minutes until starting to turn golden.
  • Add the pepper, season with pepper and salt and fry until soft.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, the chilli and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Once the sauce has thickened add in the Princes Corned Beef, stir and cook for another few minutes until you have a rich thick corned beef sauce.

Corned Beef Pasta Bake

  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil, salt well, add the pasta and cook for a few minutes less than the time on the packet instructions.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water, return to the cooking pan and stir in the corned beef pasta bake sauce.  Add a few spoons of the cooking water if needed to loosen the mixture.
  • Transfer to a shallow oven proof dish, sprinkle the cheese over.
  • Bake at 160C fan / Gas 4 for 15-20 minutes* until golden and piping hot though out.

Notes

  • * bake for another 10 minutes if cooking from chilled.
  • Make a double batch of this and freeze, allow to defrost for 24 hours in the fridge before baking. 
  • The corned beef pasta bake sauce is also delicious served in a baked potato, in a bread roll as a corned Beef Sloppy Joe, or even on a pizza base.   Again the sauce can be frozen.
  • Make gluten free with gluten free pasta, or make use the sauce to make a baked risotto.
  • This recipe is 14 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Corned Beef Pasta Bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 965mg42%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 975IU20%
Vitamin C 48.5mg59%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Beef, Pasta
Keyword: Corned Beef Pasta Bake, pasta bake
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Corned beef pasta bake - this easy recipe for a pasta bake with corned beef can be made ahead of time, kept in the fridge or freezer and then baked for a family friendly winter warming dish. Make a double batch of the corned beef ragu for a baked potato filling.  Cook once and eat twice.

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  1. Simon

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh that looks fantastic! I bet it’s just as good as leftovers.

    Reply
    • Helen

      it is so good reheated!

      Reply
  2. Charli

    5 stars
    My Grandad used to feed me corned beef sandwhiches whenever looking after me but I haven’t had this for years and years. Adding it to pasta is such a great idea!

    C x

    Reply
    • Helen

      the memories of corned beef sandwiches!

      Reply
  3. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    5 stars
    Sounds like a fantastic dish to have on hand when you’re going to be busy! Make ahead meals are exactly what I enjoy and that way I can relax since the main dish is done. I don’t believe we have your brand of corned beef but I’ll check it out anyway.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love make ahead meals and batch cooking. It makes life so much easier.

      Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov

    5 stars
    I have not eaten corned beef in years! I use to eat it often when i lived alone and was lazy to cook. This brings back memories. I must try this soon. Looks so good.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Its funny how it always does being back so many memories.

      Reply
  5. Jenny

    5 stars
    I love the sound of this, it’s a great way to use corned beef (which I’ve loved since I was a child!).

    Reply
    • Helen

      Corned beef is a staple here!

      Reply
  6. Jolina

    5 stars
    This is just the dish we need! We’ve been under a deep freeze for weeks. We’re in dire need of cozy comfy food like this. Also thanks for the tip about the cheese! The cheesier the better!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Always the cheesier the better!

      Reply
  7. Patty @ Spoonabilities

    5 stars
    Make ahead meals are the best! Isn’t it such a great feeling knowing you don’t need to rush around in the kitchen after a long day!?

    Reply
    • Helen

      nothing like coming home and whacking your pre-prepared supper in the oven

      Reply
  8. Julie

    4 stars
    This looks like such a filling, decadent dinner – so perfect for a frigid cold winter night like tonight. Can’t think of a better way to warm up from all the snow!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is the perfect way to warm up in the winter.

      Reply
  9. Sues

    5 stars
    I love the idea of this! My husband is a huge fan of corned beef, so this is right up his alley!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Corned beef is so good in a bake like this

      Reply
  10. Pooja Nadkarni

    5 stars
    Looks lovely – a great use of corned beef!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Pooja! We do like corned beef here!

      Reply
  11. Tiffany

    5 stars
    What a great idea to used corned beef! I have never thought to replace regular beef like that. It looks amazing!! I love the idea of having a nice warm pasta ready after a walk too!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Corned beef is such a useful store cupboard staple.

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Merry

    5 stars
    I love that you can cook once but eat twice with this recipe – as it’s normally just me, it means I can have it for lunch the next day too x

    Reply
    • Helen

      pasta bake leftovers are perfect for lunch!

      Reply
  13. Alan Moore

    5 stars
    Easy to get ingredients and straightforward to make. I’m doing a great collection of recipes and this one will be added. Thank you.
    And I just spotted the Corn Beef Pasties in your related articles, superb.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I am all about the easy and make ahead!

      Reply
  14. Rebecca Smith

    5 stars
    I would never have thought to put corned beef in a pasta bake but it sounds delicious! I might have to make this for the family next week!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is so good!

      Reply
  15. Natasha Mairs

    5 stars
    My kids are really big pasta fans and I think they would love this corned beef pasta bake

    Reply
    • Helen

      Pasta bake really is the best!

      Reply
  16. Shoshana Sue

    5 stars
    I have two tins of corned beef in my house that I have kept for a long time for lack of what to do with them. This looks amazing and I will try it out over the weekend. I love that it is frugal and easy to prepare!

    Reply
    • Helen

      it is such a good store cupboard ingredient!

      Reply
  17. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    5 stars
    We love pasta here. The perfect comfort food. I don’t even remember the last time I had canned corned beef. Does bring back some food memories for sure. Sounds like it works well in this dish.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Corned beef is such a nostalgic product isn’t it?

      Reply
  18. Denise Wright

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for make ahead dishes that I can pull out of the freezer. This looks delicious and I love your tips too!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Making a pasta bake ahead and freezing was a revelation to me!

      Reply
  19. chichi

    5 stars
    Leaving the pasta a little undercooked is a great tip, will try it over the weekend with chicken.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Leaving the pasta undercooked is guaranteed to make a better pasta bake. Little tricks which make recipes better!

      Reply
  20. Kara

    5 stars
    Hubby loves corned beef so would adore this. It would be a good dish to take to work

    Reply
    • Helen

      In the days when I had an office job I frequently took a pasta bake to reheat for my lunch

      Reply
  21. Michelle

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds amazing. Sign me up!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I love a corned beef pasta bake

      Reply
  22. Claire

    4 stars
    I would recommend that salt doesn’t need to be added as the corned beef has enough salt.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Hi Claire, Of course adjust the salt you your taste and needs, I quite like salt and probably have a bit too much

      Reply

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