Halal Twist by Hasan
This hearty halal string pie combines ground beef, spaghetti, and three kinds of cheese into a comforting baked pasta dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying halal meal.
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Uses halal-certified ground beef as the protein source.
- All cheeses can be made halal by verifying microbial/vegetable rennet.
- No pork products or alcohol in the ingredients when prepared as written.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Cheese rennet
What to watch for: Parmesan and mozzarella often use animal-derived rennet.
The halal solution: Use cheeses labeled ‘microbial rennet’ or ‘vegetable rennet’.
Find halal parmesan cheese on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ground beef | halal | Must be halal-certified |
| onion | halal | Vegetable |
| green pepper | halal | Vegetable |
| garlic clove | halal | Vegetable |
| crushed red pepper flakes | halal | Spice |
| spaghetti sauce | questionable | Check for wine/alcohol |
| spaghetti | halal | Pasta |
| parmesan cheese | questionable | Check rennet source |
| eggs | halal | Halal by nature |
| butter | halal | Dairy |
| cottage cheese | halal | Typically uses microbial rennet |
| mozzarella cheese | questionable | Check rennet source |
What You’ll Need
- 1 lb halal ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- to taste crushed red pepper flakes
- 15.5 ounces halal spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked
- 1/3 cup halal parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup halal mozzarella cheese, shredded
Let’s Cook
- Cook halal ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic in a large skillet until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and spaghetti sauce and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, halal parmesan cheese, eggs and butter.
- Spread spaghetti mixture in a greased casserole dish.
- Spread cottage cheese evenly over the top.
- Pour beef and sauce mixture over cottage cheese layer.
- Sprinkle with halal mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- For extra flavor, use fresh garlic instead of powdered.
- Let the dish rest 5 minutes after baking for cleaner slices.
- Substitute half the beef with halal turkey for a lighter version.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Casserole Dish
Essential for baking this pasta dish to perfection
great for family gatheringsSkillet
For browning the beef and vegetables
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