TASTY PASTA BAKE

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This is another easy pasta dish my family loves. Very flavorful ~ Easy, yet tasty! It reminds me a lot of tasty Goulash! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz macaroni, cooked - al dente
1 lb ground beef
3 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 green pepper, chopped - reserve about 1/2 cup for topping
oil for browning meat & veggies
1 tsp garlic powder or to taste
salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp italian seasoning or to taste
1 - 15 oz can, italian spiced - diced tomatoes, drained
1 tsp red pepper flakes ~ optional
1 - 24 oz spaghetti sauce ( for this recipe, i use del grosso pepperoni flavored sauce - love it )
1/4 - 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 slice provolone cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta, al dente, drain and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet, add about 3 tablespoons oil, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions, peppers and garlic. Breaking up beef as it cooks. Add seasonings and stir. Once meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender. Drain.
  • 3. Return meat and veggies back to pan, add tomatoes and sauce, simmer for a few minutes.
  • 4. Add cheddar cheese to macaroni, stir and add the sauce and blend all well.
  • 5. Pour mixture evenly into prepared dish.
  • 6. Place the six slices of provolone evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove cover. Bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and turning golden.
  • 8. Let set for a few minutes then serve with salad and crusty bread if you prefer.

Opeola Kemi
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This pasta bake is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Hassnainali Noonari
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This pasta bake is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


reddest yayo
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I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Faiz Panizai
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This pasta bake is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


FatherKhaos
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta bakes, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too heavy.


Bipin budhathoki
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


Akbar Mayo
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ehtisham hassan
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This pasta bake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Neelam Chamling
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I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Bahaa Kadhem
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This pasta bake is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


oscar castellanos
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta bakes, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too heavy.


shkil prince
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This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


sherlynn romo
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


crissy wakeup
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This pasta bake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my kids. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Ray Madison
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I've made this pasta bake several times now and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


eleni kuspa
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


aj aj
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I love this pasta bake! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I always add a little extra garlic and basil to taste.


Milon Mahmud
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This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.