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Ground Beef Pasta Bake

Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake Recipe

Craving something warm, hearty, and incredibly satisfying after a long day? This easy baked pasta delivers all the cozy vibes with minimal effort. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients—think rich meat sauce, tangy tomato paste, fragrant Italian seasonings, tender pasta, and melty fresh shredded mozzarella—this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. A sprinkle of fresh basil adds a pop of flavor and color, while a finishing touch of grated Parmesan (if you're feeling fancy!) takes it over the top. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner: easy to prep, oven-ready, and loved by kids and adults alike. Comfort food doesn’t get much better—or simpler—than this!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fussiloni giant fussili pasta *see note below
  • 1 lb lean ground beef *see note below
  • 1 24 oz jar pasta sauce *see note below
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 & ½ teaspoons Italian seasonings blend
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounce block low-moisture mozerella *shredded *see note below

Toppings

  • Chopped fresh basil leaves & grated parmesan cheese. *optional but SO delicious! Highly recommended.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Boil pasta. Cook it 2-3 minutes short of the time listed for al-dente on packaging. The noodles will keep cooking in the oven so we don't want to overdo it when boiling.
  • 12 ounces fussiloni (giant fussili) pasta
  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once fully cooked add pasta sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Stir well and allow the mixture to heat through.
  • 1 lb lean ground beef,1 24oz jar pasta sauce,¼ cup tomato paste,1 & ½ teaspoons Italian seasonings blend,½ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon pepper,½ teaspoon onion powder,½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Mix cooked pasta and meat sauce together in a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top casserole with cheese and bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes until fully melted.
  • 8 ounce block low-moisture mozerella
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving: 1/8th of recipe (all values are approximate). | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.8g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 6.3g
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