Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake delivers a comforting blend of al dente pasta, robust tomato sauce, and tender smoked beef, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a golden finish. Ideal for busy weeknights, this oven‑baked Italian‑style dish offers rich flavor, easy preparation, and leftovers that taste even better. Perfect for families seeking a hearty, satisfying dinner that feels restaurant quality at home. Serve it with a fresh salad and crusty bread for a complete, restaurant‑style dinner .
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound smoked beef (diced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- In a bowl combine pasta, smoked beef, marinara, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.
- Transfer to greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes for heat or swap mozzarella with cheddar for a sharper flavor. Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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