Description
Discover the ultimate Smoked Beef Pasta Bake, a comforting oven‑baked casserole that blends tender pasta, smoky smoked beef, rich marinara, and melty mozzarella for a hearty family dinner. This easy, one‑pan recipe serves six, requires minimal cleanup, and delivers classic Italian flavor with a cheesy golden crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, the dish combines savory protein and pasta in a satisfying, cheesy bake that becomes a new go‑to comfort food. Serve with a fresh salad and grape juice!!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb smoked beef, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- In a bowl combine pasta, smoked beef, marinara, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper.
- Transfer to greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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