Description

This easy cheesy Baked Pasta With Ground Beef is a hearty, comfort food classic that the whole family will love. It’s got ground beef and pasta coated in a cheesy tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked to golden brown perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

16 ounces pasta (penne, cavatappi)
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
24 ounces marinara sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

Step: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step: Cook pasta to al dente, according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step: Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the ground beef, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook while stirring until the ground beef is no longer pink.
Step: Remove from the heat and add the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix to combine.
Step: Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and add the pasta mixture, then top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
Step: Bake uncovered in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is lightly golden and the sauce is bubbling.
Step: Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Unbaked pasta bake can be covered and stored frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. To reheat, add a little extra marinara sauce and warm in a 350 degree oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 333 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 360 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: ground beef pasta bake, cheesy pasta, baked pasta, comfort food, dinner, family meal