Best Italian Beef Pasta Bake Recipes

ITALIAN PASTA AND BEEF BAKE

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Have dinner on the table in less than an hour. With mostaccioli, mushrooms and mozzarella, it's marvelous!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) uncooked mostaccioli or penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1/2 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 (15-oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook mostaccioli as directed on package. Drain.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; pour into sprayed baking dish.
Add cooked mostaccioli; stir gently to mix. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on baking dish and seal tightly.
Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 3/4 Cups, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 8 g

ITALIAN BEEF PASTA BAKE

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This recipe is out of a Super Food Ideas magazine, which they sell at the supermarket here in Oz. I have modified the recipe to suit my family and it is quick and easy but tastes great.

Provided by Newiegirl

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

500 g 95% lean ground beef
2 -3 cups macaroni noodles, cooked (originally 1 cup)
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
425 g diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sweet paprika (I use a bit more than this, I just add more till it tastes right)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
1/2 cup tasty low-fat cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to directions. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
Spray a frypan lightly with cooking oil spray and cook the onion and garlic until soft. Add mince beef and cook until well browned.
Add the can of tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, paprika, herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked macaroni to sauce and stir through. You can adjust the amount of pasta according to how you like it.
Pour into greased casserole dish and top with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 15 mins until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 467.8, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 38.7

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