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Creamy Beef Pasta Dinner Bake

A hearty baked pasta dish layered with seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners and comforting weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Topping
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender and drain.
  2. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings, then simmer briefly.
  4. Spread pasta in a baking dish and top with the beef mixture.
  5. Add sour cream evenly across the dish.
  6. Sprinkle cheeses on top.
  7. Bake until the cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 months.
  • Add vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
  • Freshly grated cheese melts best.