Description
A bubbling, golden pasta casserole layered with savory beef, rich tomato sauce, and loads of melty cheese — the ultimate comfort food made simple.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (1 lb)
- Pasta (12 oz penne or rigatoni)
- Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
- Marinara sauce (2 cups)
- Onion (1 small, diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
- Italian seasoning (1 tsp)
- Parmesan cheese (½ cup, grated)
- Parsley (for garnish)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta into the beef sauce until evenly coated.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella, then repeat. Top with Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot, cheesy perfection.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg