Creamy Cheesy Baked Pasta
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3.9
                                            
                                            30 reviews
                                        
                                    
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                        Prep Time
25 mins
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                        Cook Time
25 mins
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                        Total Time
50 mins
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                        Servings
6
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                        Calories
413 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course
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                        Cuisine
Italian
 
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													Creamy Cheesy Baked Pasta, an easy creamy cheesy one pan oven baked pasta recipe, a delicious sauce made with ground beef, a family favourite.
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                                Ingredients
- 5 cups cooked short pasta dried pasta
 
TOMATO SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
 - 1/2 pound lean ground beef
 - 2 1/2 cups tomato puree (passata)
 - 1 clove of garlic chopped
 - 1 teaspoon basil
 - 3 leaves fresh basil
 - 1 teaspoon oregano
 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 - 1 1/2 - 2 cups water
 
TOPPING
- 1/2 cup white sauce
 - 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella
 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350° (180°).
 - In a large oven proof pan or 10 inch skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and ground beef, brown, then add tomato puree, salt, basil, oregano, garlic and water stir to combine, add basil leaves and cook on medium heat, half covered until thickened (approximately 20-25 minutes).
 - While sauce is cooking. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta al dente, (firm when you bite it) drain.
 - When sauce has thickened, add drained pasta and mix well to combine. Drizzle 1/2 cup of white sauce** and top first with diced mozzarella and then parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 20 -25 minutes in a preheated 350° (180°) oven. Top with extra Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
 - Either homemade White Sauce or a good store bought if you prefer.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												413kcal
																									(21%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												34g
																									(11%)
																																			
												Protein  
												21g
																									(42%)
																																			
												Fat  
												21g
																									(32%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												7g
																									(35%)
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												48mg
																									(16%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												642mg
																									(27%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												665mg
																									(19%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												3g
																									(12%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												5g
																									(10%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												770IU
																									(15%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												11.7mg
																									(13%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												220mg
																									(22%)
																																			
												Iron  
												4mg
																									(22%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% | 
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% | 
| Protein | 21g | 42% | 
| Fat | 21g | 32% | 
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% | 
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | 
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% | 
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% | 
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | 
| Sugar | 5g | 10% | 
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% | 
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 13% | 
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% | 
| Iron | 4mg | 22% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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