Four Pasta Beef Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Four Pasta Beef Bake, a hearty casserole that combines four different pasta varieties—penne, rigatoni, farfalle, and elbow macaroni—for a satisfying texture in every bite. Packed with a robust beef and tomato sauce, layers of creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a golden Parmesan topping, this dish is a cozy, flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Featuring fragrant herbs like basil and oregano, plus a garnish of fresh parsley, this baked pasta delivers Italian-inspired goodness with every forkful. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to become a new go-to recipe for pasta lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Penne pasta
- 0.5 cup Rigatoni pasta
- 0.5 cup Farfalle (bowtie) pasta
- 0.5 cup Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Grated mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne, rigatoni, farfalle, and elbow macaroni together until al dente, following the shortest cooking time for the pastas. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Stir until thoroughly coated.
Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the top.
Layer 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta layer. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Garnish the baked pasta with chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 811 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 878 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
