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Creamy Beef Pasta Bake

A comforting and delicious meal combining tender penne pasta with savory ground beef in a rich and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meat
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta with the beef mixture, stirring gently until well coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 25gSodium: 800mg

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