Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake offers a rich, cheesy casserole that combines tender smoked beef, al dente pasta, and a velvety grape juice‑cream sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe requires simple steps: cook pasta, sauté smoked beef, blend with grape juice and heavy cream, mix with cheese, and bake until bubbling gold. Serve hot with a crisp salad for a comforting, satisfying meal that delivers classic Italian flavors with a smoky twist. Pair it with chilled grape juice for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups smoked beef (diced)
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- Melt butter in skillet, add smoked beef and heat through.
- Add grape juice and heavy cream, stir and simmer with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta with sauce, fold in half of the cheese.
- Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes or use beef chorizo instead of plain smoked beef. Substitute butter with oil for a dairy‑free option. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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