Description
A hearty baked beef rotini dish that combines pasta, ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat and add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef.
- Mix in the cooked rotini pasta until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat rotini for a healthier option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Beef Rotini, Pasta, Ground Beef, Italian Dish