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Beef And Bean Pasta Bake

Beef And Bean Pasta Bake prepared dish

This beef and bean pasta bake is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for family dinners. It combines ground beef, kidney beans, and pasta in a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese for a delicious finish.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, italian seasoning, black pepper, kidney beans.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 300 g pasta (uncooked)
  • 400 g ground beef (browned)
  • 200 g cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  6. Add the drained kidney beans, canned diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the skillet, mixing well.
  7. Combine the cooked pasta with the beef and bean mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 740 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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