Easy Baked Pasta

11 steps

Prep:1hCook:35h

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:55:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories353.9 kcal (18%)

Total Fat17 g (24%)

Carbs27.1 g (10%)

Sugars9.2 g (10%)

Protein23.5 g (47%)

Sodium290.8 mg (15%)

Fiber4.1 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

18 servings

1 Tbspolive oil

as preferred, chopped, we prefer 3-4

2 lb80% ground beef

1 lb93% ground beef

2 jarsarrabiata pasta sauce

2 canstomato paste

1 lbtubular pasta

2 cupscheese

Italian blend, shredded

½ cupgrated parmesan

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven or stockpot on stove over medium high heat.

Step 3

Add chopped onion and bell pepper, cook until softened. (Add any additional seasonings at this time: crushed red pepper, garlic powder, salt, if needed)

Step 4

Add ground beef, breaking up as it cooks, until fully browned. (Drain beef of any fat, if preferred - return beef and veg to pot)

Step 5

Add 2 jars of sauce and 2 small cans of tomato paste, stirring until fully incorporated. Taste sauce and add seasoning if needed. Reduce heat to very low.

Step 6

Cook pasta per package directions, cooking until al dente. Strain.

Step 7

Add strained pasta to sauce and stir until fully mixed. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup of grated parmesan to sauce and noodle mixture, stirring.

Step 8

Spread mixture into two large 9x13 glass dishes, spreading until even. Top each with 1 cup of shredded Italian blend cheese (and additional parmesan, if preferred)

Step 9

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until cheese has browned and sauce is bubbly.

Step 10

Let stand for approximately 5-10 minutes to allow sauce and noodles to set (and to reduce dish from lava stage).

Step 11

Serve with additional parmesan, if preferred.