Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake combines tender smoked beef cubes with al dente pasta, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a comforting baked casserole. This easy dinner delivers a cheesy, savory flavor profile perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With simple steps, a short prep time, and a golden bubbly topping, this crowd‑pleasing dish is ideal for meal‑prep, leftovers, and satisfying any pasta lover’s cravings for the whole family to enjoy daily.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound smoked beef, diced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- Melt butter in skillet, add smoked beef, heat through.
- Stir in marinara, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper; simmer.
- Combine pasta with sauce, mix in half mozzarella.
- Transfer to greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly, serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Use a pasta shape with ridges to hold more sauce. Let the bake rest 5 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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