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Meaty Baked Pasta

18 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 1HR 25MINS

Meaty Baked Pasta

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3 ratings
Meaty Baked Pasta is just what the family calls for on the weekend. With this pasta casserole, you will find a meaty sauce that includes ground beef and Italian sausage, plus a light and creamy ricotta cheese layer that helps to balance the acid in the tomato sauce.
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Meaty Baked Pasta is just what the family calls for on the weekend. With this pasta casserole, you will find a meaty sauce that includes ground beef and Italian sausage, plus a light and creamy ricotta cheese layer that helps to balance the acid in the tomato sauce.
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
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1HR 25MINS

Total Time

$2.24

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Onion
1/2 cup
Diced Onion
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Lean Ground Beef
12 oz
Lean Ground Beef
Mild Italian Sausage
12 oz
Mild Italian Sausages
or Spicy Italian Sausage
Marinara Sauce
2 lb
Marinara Sauce
Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 3/4 cups
Canned Diced Tomatoes
including the juice
Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
optional
Penne Pasta
14 oz
Penne Pasta
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 1/2 cups
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Ricotta Cheese
1 1/2 cups
Ricotta Cheese
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
Dried Basil
1 tsp
Dried Basil
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
620
Fat
27.7 g
Protein
34.6 g
Carbs
56.0 g
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step 1
Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add Onion (1/2 cup) and Garlic (3 cloves) and cook for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften, stirring often.
step 2
Add Lean Ground Beef (12 oz) and Mild Italian Sausages (12 oz). Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking apart any large chunks and stirring often. Dab out any excess fat with a paper towel.
step 3
To the meat add Marinara Sauce (2 lb), Canned Diced Tomatoes (1 3/4 cups), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp).
step 3 To the meat add Marinara Sauce (2 lb), Canned Diced Tomatoes (1 3/4 cups), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp).
step 4
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 20- 25 minutes to meld flavours.
step 5
While meat sauce is simmering, cook Penne Pasta (14 oz) according to package directions using well-salted water. Drain pasta and set aside.
step 6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
step 7
In a small bowl stir together Ricotta Cheese (1 1/2 cups), Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (3/4 cup), Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp), Dried Basil (1 tsp), and a sprinkle of Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 7 In a small bowl stir together Ricotta Cheese (1 1/2 cups), Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (3/4 cup), Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp), Dried Basil (1 tsp), and a sprinkle of Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 8
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non stick spray. Add half the cooked pasta and half of the meat sauce to the casserole dish. Stir to combine. Spread with ricotta cheese mixture.
step 9
To the pot with the remaining pasta add remaining meat sauce. Stir to combine and pour over ricotta cheese layer. Top with remaining Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (3/4 cup) and Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp).
step 10
Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until bubbly. If the top isn't browned, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to brown the cheese.
step 11
Remove and allow to rest 3-5 minutes prior to serving.
step 11 Remove and allow to rest 3-5 minutes prior to serving.

Tags

American
Beef
Comfort Food
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Pasta
Italian
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