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Easy Pasta Bake Recipe
Easy Pasta Bake comes together in minutes with lots of hearty beef, cheese and more. This is freezer friendly, inexpensive and all around a great meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 477 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 oz rigatoni
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can spaghetti sauce (24 oz can)
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente.
- Brown beef in a large skillet over medium high heat with onion and seasonings.
- Drain grease from meat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce to skillet and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
- Drain pasta. Spray 9X13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Layer ½ of the pasta, ½ the sauce mix in the pan. Then top with 1/2 of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering process. Top the casserole with the grated parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes. Then it's ready to cut, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can also use Penne Pasta or Ziti pasta instead of Rigatoni pasta if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
822mg
(34%)
Potassium
576mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
592IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
212mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.