Cheesy Beef and Pasta Casserole
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4.5
225 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Beef and Pasta Casserole
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🧀😍❤️ Hearty comfort food that’s EASY and IRRESISTIBLE! Cheesy pasta and beef coated in marinara sauce and topped with more CHEESE! Makes planned leftovers and is freezer-friendly!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil optional
- 1 pound lean ground beef I used 93% lean
- 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion diced small
- 1 medium/large red bell pepper diced small
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- Fresh basil or parsley optional for garnishing
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, to a large Dutch oven, optionally add the olive oil (my beef was very lean and the oil was necessary), beef, onion, red pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and vegetables have softened; stir frequently and crumble the beef while it cooks; do not drain.
- Add the garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture, add the marinara, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
- Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir to combine until the cheese has melted.
- Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over the top.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted on top.
- Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
863mg
(36%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
225 reviews
Excellent
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