TASTY PASTA BAKE

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This is another easy pasta dish my family loves. Very flavorful ~ Easy, yet tasty! It reminds me a lot of tasty Goulash! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz macaroni, cooked - al dente
1 lb ground beef
3 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 green pepper, chopped - reserve about 1/2 cup for topping
oil for browning meat & veggies
1 tsp garlic powder or to taste
salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp italian seasoning or to taste
1 - 15 oz can, italian spiced - diced tomatoes, drained
1 tsp red pepper flakes ~ optional
1 - 24 oz spaghetti sauce ( for this recipe, i use del grosso pepperoni flavored sauce - love it )
1/4 - 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 slice provolone cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta, al dente, drain and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet, add about 3 tablespoons oil, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions, peppers and garlic. Breaking up beef as it cooks. Add seasonings and stir. Once meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender. Drain.
  • 3. Return meat and veggies back to pan, add tomatoes and sauce, simmer for a few minutes.
  • 4. Add cheddar cheese to macaroni, stir and add the sauce and blend all well.
  • 5. Pour mixture evenly into prepared dish.
  • 6. Place the six slices of provolone evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove cover. Bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and turning golden.
  • 8. Let set for a few minutes then serve with salad and crusty bread if you prefer.

Kpk Pak
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Overall, this pasta bake was a solid choice. It was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Gorish Khan
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This pasta bake was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter sauce.


Tanya Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta bakes, but this one was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese was perfectly melted.


Niaar Ahmed
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This pasta bake is a classic comfort food. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mpho Mashao
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I love that this pasta bake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Alexia Alvarez
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This pasta bake was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Robbie Bowman
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I found this pasta bake to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Senatla Solomon
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This pasta bake was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Hafiz Afzal
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I've made this pasta bake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


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This is my new favorite pasta bake recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


moses sibanda
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Rorisang Modibedi
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This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.