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Cheesy Baked Beef Pasta Recipe

Cheesy Baked Beef Pasta Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Cheesy Baked Beef Pasta is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner. This easy recipe combines flavorful ground beef, pasta, three types of cheese, and a creamy tomato sauce baked to perfection.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or ziti)

Meat Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Cheese Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish:

  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Prepare Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer.
  4. Combine: Mix cooked pasta with meat sauce and sour cream. Transfer to baking dish.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dish ahead and refrigerate before baking, adjusting the bake time accordingly.
  • For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes or using spicy sausage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 610 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg