Description
A hearty, comforting ground beef and pasta casserole baked to perfection with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta (penne or macaroni)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ground beef, pasta casserole, baked pasta, beef pasta