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Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake

Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake prepared dish

This beef and cheese pasta bake is a comforting dish that combines hearty ground beef with pasta and a rich cheese sauce. Topped with a crispy layer of cheese, it is baked to perfection, making it an ideal meal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Serve it hot for a satisfying and delicious experience!

This recipe is american 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 garlic, ground beef, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef (browned)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Combine the cooked macaroni with the beef mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg

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

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