Description
A comforting and hearty blend of ground beef and pasta, seasoned with spices and filled with familiar flavors. Perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then add pasta. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with cheese, and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef, pasta, casserole, comfort food, family meal