Description
A hearty, cheesy, and satisfying baked pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef in a rich marinara sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta (ziti or penne)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Garlic to taste
- Oregano to taste
- Basil to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
- Add garlic, oregano, basil, tomato paste, and marinara sauce to the beef. Stir to combine and heat through.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
- Top the dish evenly with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden brown edges.
Notes
- This dish reheats well for leftovers.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
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