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Ground Beef Pasta Bake Recipe

This easy cheesy Baked Pasta With Ground Beef is a hearty, comfort food classic that the whole family will love. It’s got ground beef and pasta coated in a cheesy tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked to golden brown perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 333kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta (penne, cavatappi)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded (divided)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta to al dente, according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the ground beef, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook while stirring until the ground beef is no longer pink.
  • Remove from the heat and add the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix to combine.
  • Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and add the pasta mixture, then top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is lightly golden and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storing leftovers: store leftover Ground Beef Pasta Bake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: unbaked pasta bake can be covered and stored frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking as directed.
  • To reheat: reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven by adding a little extra marinara sauce. Or, reheat a small portion in the microwave.
  • Substitution: Instead of ground beef you could substitute Italian sausage
 

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 1mg