Recipe
Baked Pasta Casserole with Beef and Cheese
A home-style baked pasta casserole with a savory beef-tomato sauce and a cheesy top.
Baked Pasta Casserole with Beef and Cheese takes about 50 minutes and makes 4 servings. Each serving has — kcal.
- Preparation
- 15 minutes
- Cooking
- 35 minutes
- Total time
- 50 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- Penne or fusilli pasta300 g
- Ground beef400 g
- Onion1 pc
- Garlic Cloves3 pcs
- Canned peeled tomatoes400 g
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)150 g
- Sweet paprika1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black peppercorns1/2 tsp
- Oil2 tbsp
- Water200 ml
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Cook the pasta in salted water until just al dente, then drain.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pan. Cook the onion for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and ground beef. Break up the meat and cook until browned.
- 3
Stir in the canned peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Mix the sauce with the pasta and transfer everything to a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- 5
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking methods
On the stove
Use a heavy pot or pan over medium heat for the sauce and pasta.
On induction
Use medium heat and a wide pan for even browning of the beef.
Over an open fire
Best cooked on a stable grate with a pan or pot over moderate embers.
Recipe questions
- How long does this recipe take?
- Plan for about 50 minutes from start to finish.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Can I cook this recipe on induction?
- Yes. Use medium heat and a wide pan for even browning of the beef.
- Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
- Yes. Best cooked on a stable grate with a pan or pot over moderate embers.
In the app
Cooking the way it should feel
One step on screen, a timer that keeps going, and clear progress until the dish is done.
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