Description
Cheesy Beef Pasta is a delightful comfort dish featuring tender pasta, savory ground beef, and melty cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, beef mixture, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with additional vegetables or different cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg