Quick Italian Beef Pasta Bake
Quick Italian Beef Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 ounces penne pasta, or ziti, cooked al dente
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the meat sauce. Stir gently to combine, ensuring all the pasta is coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for extra browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if using.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Italian Beef Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, medium, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 ounces penne pasta, or ziti, cooked al dente
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the meat sauce. Stir gently to combine, ensuring all the pasta is coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for extra browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if using.
⏱️ 5 min