Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake
A comforting pasta dish loaded with beef and two creamy sauces, perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 24 oz Rao’s Marinara sauce
- 15 oz Rao’s Alfredo sauce
- 16 oz Cellentani pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese For garnish
- Dried parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.
- Add the chopped onion, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the beef. Stir well and cook until the beef is browned. Remove any extra grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce and Marinara sauce over the ground beef, then reduce the heat to low.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the meat sauce mixture over the pasta. Stir everything together to combine.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Finish by topping with Parmesan cheese and dried parsley flakes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot from the oven, optionally with a side salad or garlic bread. Customize by adding vegetables or using different types of meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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