Dena's Baked Pasta Recipe

Name: Dena's Baked Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fusilli; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 egg; 1 (16 ounce) cottage cheese; 2 tablespoons parsley (I use dried); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided); ⅓ cup parmesan cheese; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (26 ounce) pasta sauce (Classico with Italian Sausage,peppers,onions); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb fusilli
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 egg
1 (16 ounce) cottage cheese
2 tablespoons parsley (I use dried)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (26 ounce) pasta sauce (Classico with Italian Sausage,peppers,onions)
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Prepare Fusilli per directions on package, drain.
3
In a very large frying pan or dutch oven, cook hamburger and onion until meat is no longer pink.
4
Drain off excess grease.
5
In a large bowl, mix egg, cottage cheese, parsley, garlic powder, 1 1/2 Celsius of mozzarella, parmesan, and tomato sauce.
6
Add to hamburger mixture.
7
Add 3/4 jar of the pasta sauce.
8
Salt & pepper to taste.
9
Mix well then transfer to a 9 X 13 baking dish.
10
Top with remaining sauce and mozarella.
11
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minute.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fusilli, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Dena's Baked Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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