Hearty Pasta And Cheese Bake Recipe

Name: Hearty Pasta And Cheese Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 8 ounces dry rotini pasta, uncooked; 1 pound ground sirloin beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes in Sauce, undrained; 1/4 cup Hunt's Tomato Paste; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (3/4 cup = 3 oz); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 cup = 4 oz)

Servings: persons

PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
8 ounces dry rotini pasta, uncooked
1 pound ground sirloin beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes in Sauce, undrained
1/4 cup Hunt's Tomato Paste
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (3/4 cup = 3 oz)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 cup = 4 oz)

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Hands On: 20 minutes
2
Total: 50 minutes
3
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 8- x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions.
4
Brown meat with onions in large skillet over medium-high heat while pasta is cooking, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Drain. Add diced tomatoes with their sauce, the tomato paste, water, parsley, salt and black pepper; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture along with the Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper; mix well. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6
Bake 20 minutes, or until pasta mixture is hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 8 ounces dry rotini pasta, uncooked, 1 pound ground sirloin beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Hearty Pasta And Cheese Bake 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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Hearty Pasta And Cheese Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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