Joys Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Joys Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Whole Wheat Or Regular Pasta (ziti, Penne, Rotini); 1 pound Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey; 1 package Spicy Italian Sausage (I Use Turkey Sausage), Casings Removed; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 dashes Salt And Pepper; 1 dash Red Pepper Flakes (to Your Taste); 10 ounces, weight Box Frozen Spinach; 2 jars Your Favorite Pasta Sauce; 16 slices Mozzarella Cheese; 8 ounces, weight Sour Cream; 2 dashes Italian Seasoning; 16 slices Provolone Cheese; 8 ounces, weight Package Shredded Italian Cheese Blend

Servings: persons

1 box Whole Wheat Or Regular Pasta (ziti, Penne, Rotini)
1 pound Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey
1 package Spicy Italian Sausage (I Use Turkey Sausage), Casings Removed
1 whole Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 dashes Salt And Pepper
1 dash Red Pepper Flakes (to Your Taste)
10 ounces, weight Box Frozen Spinach
2 jars Your Favorite Pasta Sauce
16 slices Mozzarella Cheese
8 ounces, weight Sour Cream
2 dashes Italian Seasoning
16 slices Provolone Cheese
8 ounces, weight Package Shredded Italian Cheese Blend

1
Boil water and cook pasta according to directions on the box.
2
Brown ground meet and sausage with onion and garlic.
3
Drain fat.
4
Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
5
Cook spinach in microwave or on stove top according to directions on the box.
6
Mix drained pasta with one jar of sauce.
7
Mix meat and spinach with the other jar of sauce.
8
Fill the bottom of a 9x13 pan with half of the pasta.
9
Line 8 slices of mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture.
10
Spread a layer of sour cream over mozzarella.
11
Sprinkle some Italian seasoning on the sour cream.
12
Top sour cream with 8 provolone slices.
13
Add half of the meat sauce on top of the cheese.
14
Repeat pasta, cheese, sour cream, meat layers.
15
Top with the shredded Italian cheese blend.
16
Bake at 375 for 50-55 minutes.

1681

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Whole Wheat Or Regular Pasta (ziti, Penne, Rotini), 1 pound Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey, 1 package Spicy Italian Sausage (I Use Turkey Sausage), Casings Removed, 1 whole Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Joys 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Joys Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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