Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Pasta Bake, where cheesy goodness meets hearty pasta in a savory blend. Featuring twirling spaghetti drenched in rich marinara and topped with bubbling mozzarella, this dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or lively gatherings. With a medley of colorful ingredients and customizable options, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings back fond memories and creates new ones around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, browning it while breaking it into smaller pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain without rinsing.
- Combine cooked pasta with meat-sauce mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg