Description
A comforting and delicious Creamy Beef and Tomato Pasta Bake that combines ground beef, creamy sauce, and pasta, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 300 g (about 10.5 oz) of penne or fusilli
- Ground Beef: 500 g (about 1 lb)
- Canned Tomatoes: 400 g (about 14 oz)
- Heavy Cream: 200 ml (about ¾ cup)
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Cheese: 200 g, grated (about 2 cups) of cheddar or mozzarella
- Italian Herbs: 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy beef mixture in a large bowl, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Substitutions for ground beef include ground turkey, chicken, or lentils for a vegetarian option.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat pasta and add more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Tomato Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Family Meal