Ground Beef Pasta Bake
A hearty and comforting Ground Beef Pasta Bake made with seasoned beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese – perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta (penne or ziti)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta with the beef and sauce mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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