Description
This Ground Beef Pasta Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir in marinara sauce, season, and remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and cooked pasta.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour half of the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining pasta and cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- Use spicy sausage instead of ground beef for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
