Hearty Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Hearty Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 12 lb ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon oregano; 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ cup water; 1 maggi beef bouillon cube; ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ cup mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; ½ cup chopped green pepper; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni
12 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon oregano
14 12 ounces diced tomatoes
6 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
1 maggi beef bouillon cube
¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cook pasta until al dente.
3
While pasta is cooking --
4
Melt the butter and oil in a medium-sized heavy skillet.
5
Saute the onion over medium heat until just starting to turn soft.
6
** If using green pepper, add with onion.
7
Add garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes; do not burn garlic.
8
Remove garlic and onion from pan and set aside.
9
In same pan, brown ground beef over medium-high heat.
10
When browned, reduce heat to medium return onion/garlic mixture to pan.
11
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water.
12
Crumble the cubito into the mix.
13
Add oregano and basil (and red pepper flakes if desired).
14
Add salt and pepper in suggested quantities and adjust to taste.
15
Transfer contents of skillet to a 2-quart casserole.
16
Stir in the cheddar cheese.
17
Sprinkle top with mozzarella and parmesan.
18
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.

3925

kcal

Calories

294

Fat

Carbs

258

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 12 lb ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Hearty Pasta 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.

Hearty Pasta Bake

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