Baked Pasta with Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Baked Pasta with Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Description
Baked Pasta with Spaghetti Sauce Recipe brings together penne or elbow pasta cooked until tender and combined with a savory sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, oregano, ground beef, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. This mixture is then transferred to a baking dish, topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and baked until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through. The cheese adds a creamy and slightly sharp layer contrasting with the robust tomato-beef sauce. The oregano provides subtle herbaceous notes, while the tomato sauce offers a balanced acidity. This dish is practical for using pantry staples and can be served as a main course for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta penne, elbow, or another favorite pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 /2 medium onion diced
- 1 tablespoon oregano divided, dried
- 1 1/2 /2 pounds ground beef
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 (26-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain well. As pasta is cooking, drizzle olive oil into skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and half of oregano to skillet with onions and cook for about 2 minutes. Add ground beef to the skillet, stirring often.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and additional oregano to ground beef.
- Combine with the pasta and pour into prepared baking dish.
- Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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