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π Cheesy Beef & Pasta Bake (Family-Style Casserole)
Hearty, saucy, and loaded with melted cheese β pure comfort food.
π§π Cheesy Beef Pasta Casserole
π Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (rotini, penne, or shells)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14β15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce or marinara
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional, like in the photo)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Β½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1Β½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for topping)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sautΓ© onion until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5β7 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta with the meat sauce.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly on top.
- Bake 25β30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
π‘ Tips & Variations
- Add sliced olives or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or sausage.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or jalapeΓ±os πΆοΈ
π½οΈ Serve With
- Green salad
- Garlic bread
- Pickles or coleslaw
If you want:
βοΈ Mexican-style version
βοΈ One-pan skillet version
βοΈ Pinterest / Facebook caption
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