Description
Indulge in this rich and comforting baked pasta dish, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the skillet; stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, meat sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and parsley.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg