Creamy Beef and Tomato Pasta Bake
Creamy Beef and Tomato Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Beef Sauce
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat 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 diced yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the heavy cream until well combined. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat all the pasta.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the pasta and beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 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.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Beef and Tomato Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Beef Sauce
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, heat 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 diced yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the heavy cream until well combined. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat all the pasta.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the pasta and beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 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.
⏱️ 5 min