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Easy Ground Beef Pasta Bake

Cheesy baked pasta with seasoned ground beef and rich marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Brown beef with onion and garlic.
  3. Stir in marinara and seasoning.
  4. Combine pasta with sauce and transfer to baking dish.
  5. Top with cheese and bake 20–25 minutes.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add ricotta cheese between layers.