Description
A cozy and comforting Beefy Pasta Bake recipe that combines pasta, ground beef, and cheese for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the pasta and beef mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg