Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce and Cheese Recipe

Name: Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fettuccine or tagliatelle, uncooked; 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jar (650 mL) Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. fettuccine or tagliatelle, uncooked
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (650 mL) Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese

1
Heat oven 350 F.
2
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
3
Brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat.
4
Stir in pasta sauce and seasoning.
5
Simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally.
6
Add basil and crushed red pepper.
7
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
8
Dollop with ricotta cheese.
9
Add half of remaining meat sauce to drained pasta; mix well; add to baking dish.
10
Pour remaining meat sauce over pasta.
11
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
12
Bake 25 to 30 min.
13
or until heated through.
14
Let stand 10 min.
15
before serving.

651

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fettuccine or tagliatelle, uncooked, 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09, 1 onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce and Cheese 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!

Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce and Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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