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CHEESY GROUND BEEF PASTA BAKE recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
Yesica Andrews

Ground Beef Pasta Bake Cheesy Comforting Dinner Your Family Will Love

This Ground Beef Pasta Bake Cheesy recipe is a perfect easy dinner option for weeknight dinner or family dinner occasions. Loaded with rich tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese, this baked pasta casserole is a delicious and comforting cheesy beef pasta dish that everyone will enjoy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 537
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or similar
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced or ½ of a large onion
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • 14.5 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes undrained
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Notes

  • For a crispier topping, broil the casserole for the last 2–3 minutes of baking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.