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    Pasta Bake

    Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Aug 2, 2019 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The perfect simple dinner recipe! This Pasta Bake is a favorite with my family and it's so simple to make. 

    Pasta Bake in a clear casserole dish

    Ground Beef Pasta Bake:

    You all know how much I love a simple dinner recipe. Plus if it's one that my entire family will eat I love it even more.

    This Pasta Bake is just that. Simple to make and loved my the entire family. I love serving it with a salad, garlic green beans, and homemade garlic bread.

    How to make Pasta Bake:

    Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F and prepare dish with nonstick cooking spray.

    • Tip: I used a 9x13  glass casserole dish for this recipe.

    Step two: Next cook your pasta accoring to package directions. Once it's cooked drain the water and then retuen to pot over low heat. Add cream cheese to the pasta and allow to cook slowly mixing constantly until cream cheese is melted and coated on noodles. Remove from heat.

    • Tip: I like to remove my pasta just before it's done. This way it does not overcook in the oven. 

    cream cheese melted into pasta

    Step three: Cook and crumble ground beef then drain fat. Add in marinara sauce and mix well.

    cooked ground beef and sauce

    Step four: Now you can add the marinara sauce and beef to the cooked pasta along with 1 cup of shredded mozzeralla cheese.

    adding sauce and cheese to the pasta

    Step five: Last mix together all ingrednets well then place in your prepared casserole dish. Top pasta with reamaing 1 cup of shredded mozzeralla cheese. Sprinkle on basil and bake for 20-25 minutes.

    adding pasta to a casserole dish to bake

    How to freeze pasta bake:

    When you plan on freezing a meal I would suggest baking this recipe in a freezer safe dish. You could also add leftover to a freezer safe dish after cooking and serving if you want to freeze leftovers.

    Start by allowing your pasta bake to cool completly. Cover your your freezer safe dish with foil or the lid. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    How to defrost and reheat:

    • Defrost: Place in the fridge overnight to defrost.
    • Reheat: Cover and place in the oven at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until warm thoughout.

    Pasta Bake on a white plate

    Pasta Recipes:

    Here are a few more of my favorite pasta recipes that the entire family will love.

    • Bacon Ranch Pasta
    • Caesar Pasta Salad
    • Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
    • Cheesy Taco Pasta
    • Butter Parmesan Pasta

    If you tried any of my recipes I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below. You can also connect with me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I would love for you to follow along and discover more amazing recipes.

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    Pasta Bake in a clear casserole dish

    Pasta Bake

    Jennie Duncan
    The perfect simple dinner recipe! This Pasta Bake is a favorite with my family and it's so simple to make. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 329 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz pasta
    • 6 oz cream cheese
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 32 oz marinara sauce
    • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
    • 1 teaspoon basil (dried)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Cook pasta accoring to package directions. Drain and then retuen to pot over low heat. Add cream cheese to the pasta and allow to cook slowly mixing constantly until cream cheese is melted and coated on noodles. Remove from heat.
    • Cook and crumble ground beef then drain fat. Add in marinara sauce and mix well.
    • Add marinara sauce and beef to the cooked pasta along with 1 cup of shredded mozzeralla cheese.
    • Mix together well then place in your prepared casserole dish. Top pasta with reamaing 1 cup of shredded mozzeralla cheese. Sprinkle on basil and bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Notes

     I like to remove my pasta just before it's done. This way it does not overcook in the oven. 
     

    How to freeze pasta bake:

    When you plan on freezing a meal I would suggest baking this recipe in a freezer safe dish. You could also add leftover to a freezer safe dish after cooking and serving if you want to freeze leftovers. 
    Start by allowing your pasta bake to cool completly. Cover your your freezer safe dish with foil or the lid. Freeze for up to 3 months. 

    How to defrost and reheat:

    • Defrost: Place in the fridge overnight to defrost.
    • Reheat: Cover and place in the oven at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until warm thoughout. 

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 586mgCalcium: 130mgVitamin C: 5mgVitamin A: 644IUSugar: 5gFiber: 2gPotassium: 490mgCholesterol: 55mgCalories: 329kcalSaturated Fat: 7gFat: 14gProtein: 18gCarbohydrates: 33gIron: 2mg
    Keyword Cheesy Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake with Ground Beef
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