Home-Style Cheese Baked Pasta
Fried Egg

Comforting spaghetti smothered in savory minced meat tomato sauce, covered with melted cheese, and served with a runny fried egg.

Ingredients

• 200 g minced meat
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 200 g cooked spaghetti
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• optional milk tea

Instructions

1. 1Fry the minced meat

   

   Place the minced meat into a pan and fry it until it is lightly browned, using a wooden spatula to break the pieces apart evenly.

   Tip: Keep stirring frequently to ensure the meat browns evenly without burning.
2. 2Add diced red onions

   

   Add diced red onions directly into the pan with the lightly browned minced meat and stir-fry them together until fragrant.

   Tip: Cook the onions until they soften slightly so they blend well into the meat mixture.
3. 3Mix in diced tomatoes

   

   Add fresh diced tomatoes into the pan containing the cooked meat and onions, mixing them together thoroughly.

   Tip: Fresh ripe tomatoes will break down easily and create a natural, juicy base for the sauce.
4. 4Season with salt and sugar

   

   Sprinkle a pinch of white salt and sugar evenly over the cooking tomato and meat mixture to balance the flavors.

   Tip: Adding a little sugar helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes.
5. 5Pour in water

   

   Pour an appropriate amount of clear water from a kettle into the thick, reduced tomato and meat mixture.

   Tip: Add water gradually to control the consistency of your sauce.
6. 6Season with sauces

   

   Add dark liquid seasonings such as soy sauce and oyster sauce to the simmering red sauce to deepen the savory flavor profile.

   Tip: Simmer on medium-low heat after adding the sauces to let the flavors meld together.
7. 7Scoop sauce over spaghetti

   

   Take a generous spoonful of the thick, aromatic tomato meat sauce and pour it directly over a serving of plain cooked spaghetti noodles arranged neatly on a white plate.

   Tip: Make sure the sauce is steaming hot so it blends well with the warm pasta.
8. 8Add shredded cheese

   

   Take a handful of shredded cheese and sprinkle it evenly across the warm pasta and tomato meat sauce, ensuring good coverage for a melted cheesy layer.

   Tip: Distribute the cheese evenly so every bite gets a cheesy pull when baked.
9. 9Fry sunny-side-up eggs

   

   Crack fresh eggs into a separate round non-stick pan with a little oil and fry them until the whites are fully set while the yolks remain soft and runny.

   Tip: Cook on low heat to keep the edges from burning while the whites set.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

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