Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake

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Recipes:

Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake

This cheesy beef pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pasta, a savory beef sauce, and melty cheese baked to perfection. It’s an easy and delicious one-pan meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

1 lb elbow macaroni

Salt for boiling water

For the Beef Sauce:

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

For the Topping:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Beef Sauce: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove excess fat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assemble the Pasta Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and beef sauce. Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

Bake: Transfer the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh touch. Serve hot and enjoy!

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