The Comfort of Easy Baked Beef Pasta: A Family Favorite in Under 30 Minutes

Let me ask you, is there anything more comforting than a warm serving of a simple and easy-baked beef pasta? This dish is not just a meal; it’s a hug on a plate, perfect for bringing families together around the dinner table.

In our fast-paced lives, where everyone seems to be racing against the clock, finding a delicious and satisfying meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes is a true blessing.

Baked Beef Pasta Casserole embodies the essence of home-cooked comfort food. The combination of tender pasta, savory beef, and gooey cheese creates a symphony of flavors that delights the palate.

It’s a dish that evokes memories of family gatherings, cozy nights, and the simple joy of sharing a meal with loved ones.

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One of the most appealing aspects of this casserole is its simplicity. With just a few ingredients—pasta, ground beef, homemade Alfredo Sauce and marinara sauce, and, of course, plenty of cheese—you can create a hearty meal that satisfies even the pickiest eaters.

Because of its simplicity, this dish is an ideal choice for busy weeknights or unexpected guests.

After all, who doesn’t love a meal that’s quick, hearty, and satisfying? Just imagine coming home after a long day, tired, hungry, and not in the mood to cook.

Fortunately, with this Easy Baked Beef Pasta, dinner is almost effortless. As soon as it starts simmering in the oven, the comforting aroma fills your kitchen.

Before you know it, your mood lifts and the day’s stress begins to melt away.

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Yield: 6 SERVINGS

Easy Baked Beef Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Bake Time: 18 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Tasty recipe for easy Baked Beef Pasta Casserole

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Ingredients

• 1 box pasta (+ salt for seasoning water)
• 2 cups shredded cheese, mozzarella (or Italian blend)

SAUCE:

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 8oz to 10 oz Italian sausage (3 sausages, approx.)
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

Alfredo Sauce:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. dried parsley

Instructions

Pasta:

1. Cook pasta according to the box.

Beef Sauce:

1. Heat a pan on medium-high heat, with a good drizzle of olive oil, then add ground beef and Italian sausages. If your sausage is in casting, just remove it from the casting,
2. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until it is no longer pink, constantly breaking meat into smaller pieces. Add a good pinch of salt and black pepper, garlic powder without salt, and mix to combine.
3. Pour your homemade marinara sauce or save time and use store-bought. You can also use any pasta sauce you have or like.
4. Allow sauce to boil, turn off the heat, and set aside.

Alfredo Sauce:

1. Pour the cream and butter into a big skillet.
2. Simmer for two minutes on low heat.
3. For a minute, whisk in the garlic, salt, pepper, and dried parsley.
4. Add the parmesan cheese and let it melt. Make sure to whisk it so you don't end up with clumps.

ASSEMBLY:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the bottom of the baking dish, then add about a ladle of meat and sauce.
2. Add cooked pasta then over alfredo sauce, a bit of sprinkle of shredded cheese, and mix to coat well.
3. Then add meat sauce and stir in a bit, but not too much just so it can be lightly coated all over.
4. Add a good amount of cheese on the top and bake.
5. Bake in PREHEATED OVEN for 15 to 18 minutes. As soon as the cheese is melted and you see a bit of bubbles on the edges it is done. If you have a few brown spots of the cheese leave it for an additional few minutes.

Serve with salad and most definitely garlic bread.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 873Total Fat 70gSaturated Fat 36gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 30gCholesterol 224mgSodium 1161mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 45g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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Recently, I’ve been making a lot of salads. I adore how pasta allows us to generate so many different alternatives and variations.

This was one of those pasta salads that brought back memories of summers spent in the remote countryside when the meadows were still untouched by mankind.

You’d see endless open sunlit fields brimming with the most gorgeous wildflowers, and your gaze would occasionally be drawn to trees.

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So, when I was putting this salad together, it reminded me of certain memories from my childhood spent in the countryside.

This salad is both visually stunning and delicious. It’s ideal for sharing with family and friends over a good ole BBQ.

I would imagine that this pasta salad would be outstanding if paired with a delicately grilled juicy steak. Oh, that sounds so mouthwatering right now!

One thing about me is that I cannot resist grilled food, as well as pasta. I am a huge carb lover, even though I am trying to cut it down as much as I can.

Nowadays we can find so many options such as veggie pasta, or gluten-free so you feel less guilty. With that being said, you can most definitely use GF pasta for this.

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My family loved this salad since everything works very well together and the vegetables are raw so my boys like it as well.

Also, if I have any leftovers, I just store them in a jar and refrigerate them. It holds very well in the fridge for 3 days. I do not like keeping cooked food in the fridge for more than 3 days, but I assume it would be okay to keep it up to 5 days.

I hope you guys like this recipe, and if you do happen to make it please tag me on Instagram @sandraseasycooking. I would love to see it and with your permission share it!

Yield: SERVES 6

Creamy Summer Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Simple and delicious pasts salad.

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Ingredients

• 1 pounds Pasta
• 3 Boiled Eggs
• 5 Asparagus blanched
• 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
• 1/2 English Cucumber
• 1 small Zucchini
• 2 cups Broccoli
• 1 tbsp. chopped Parsley

DRESSING

• 1/2 cup Mayo Light
• 2 tbsp. Sour Cream or Yogurt could be used
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. Oregano
• Salt to taste
• Chili flakes optional

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredinets for the dressing. I usually use a jar with a bitter lid. shake it and use it within a week.
2. Boil pasta until al dente. When you are making pasta salad you do not want to overcook pasta so keep it a bit firmer. After pasta is cooked, drain it under cold water and allow it to cool down. I like drizzling it with olive oil just to make pasta easier to work when it is cooled, but it is optional.
3. Chop all the vegetables into smaller pieces, dice or slice, it is up to you.
4. Peel the eggs after boiling. 
5. Eggs are optional as well, but they taste amazing with this salad. I cook them on high for 5 minutes in the boiling water, then I submerge them under cold water for 5 minutes, peel and allow them to cool down. 
6. After the pasta is cooled add a tablespoon or two of dressing to pasta then mix.
7. Add veggies and eggs, toss it with pasta then add remainder of dressing and toss again to coat.
8. Store it in the jars or container with fitted lid.

Notes

How to Blanch Veggies?

• Boil a pot of water, add a good pinch of salt, add vegetables and boil for 20 to 30 seconds. 
• Drain and submerge in cold water, preferably ice cold.

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