Description
A cozy, old-school comfort food combining seasoned ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, and melty cheese into a satisfying bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces short pasta (elbow, rotini, or shells)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- Stir in marinara sauce, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5–8 minutes.
- Boil short pasta in salted water until very al dente, drain, and combine with the meat sauce and shredded cheddar in the skillet.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch pan, top with additional shredded cheese, and bake uncovered at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until hot and the top is melted and lightly browned.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. This casserole is perfect for potlucks and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg