CHEESY MEATY PASTA BAKE
This recipe is a sort of Frankenstein .. it's a combination of about 4 different recipes I've made with a touch of something new from another recipe. It's rich, it's filling, it's comfort food. It's super easy to make and I suggest you double the recipe so you have some to freeze for a quick hearty meal on a super busy day. If...
Provided by Maggie M
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly spray a baking dish - 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 and set aside.
- 2. In a small dish mix together the onion powder, garlic and oregano and set aside.
- 3. Cook the pasta according to package instructions but shorten the cooking time by 2 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
- 4. Heat a large skillet or pot to medium and add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until done. Remove meat from pan but leave the drippings.
- 5. To the pan drippings add the butter. Then add the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until all are done but not scorched.
- 6. Add the meat mixture to the cooked vegies then mix in the pepperoni. Sprinkle the seasonings and stir to blend over low heat.
- 7. Stir in the tomato sauce and heat thoroughly over low for about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
- 8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Provolone and half of the Mozzarella cheese.
- 9. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove cover and sprinkle with remainder of cheeses. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until all of the cheese has melted.
- 10. Remove from oven and let it sit for at least 7 minutes before serving. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Elizabeth Laforty
[email protected]This dish is so cheesy and delicious. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Boniswa Khanyi
[email protected]This pasta bake is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the cheese and meat melt together in your mouth.
Bilal Official
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Jamil Team BD
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pasta bakes, but this one was really good. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the meat was tender and flavorful.
Hari Gaire
[email protected]This pasta bake was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less cheese next time.
Ok Tamim
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
RAHIM TELECOM
[email protected]This pasta bake is so cheesy and delicious. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Adnano Alfahmano
[email protected]I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal.
Muhammad Saiful
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Mi abcd
[email protected]5 stars! This pasta bake is amazing! I love the way the cheese and meat melt together in your mouth.
Parul Akter
[email protected]This recipe was a total flop. The pasta was mushy and the cheese was rubbery. I don't know what went wrong.
Waseem alikhokhar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta bake turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked the pasta.
Tebogo Duncan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less cheese next time.
Amir Majeed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta bakes, but this one was really good. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the meat was tender and flavorful.
Sl Smokiyo
[email protected]This pasta bake was easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of cheese, meat, and pasta. It's the perfect comfort food.
Joseph Mutampuka
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Mary karstrom
[email protected]This cheesy meaty pasta bake was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.