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Creamy Beef Pasta Bake Recipe

American-Italian · Main course · 45 min total

A comforting and hearty pasta bake with ground beef in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340g) penne pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. In a large oven-safe skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess fat.
3. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
6. Transfer to oven (if using oven-safe skillet) or pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the oven or microwave until hot.

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