Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake is an indulgent, oven‑baked casserole that merges tender penne, smoky smoked beef, sweet tomato‑grape juice sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella for a rich, cheesy comfort dish. This easy, family‑friendly recipe delivers bold flavor without wine, ready in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal‑prep plans. Serve hot, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy a satisfying, hearty plate. Pair it with garlic bread and a fresh side salad
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups smoked beef, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne pasta until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, grape juice, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in smoked beef and cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Use a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for extra flavor depth. The dish can be frozen before baking
- add cheese after thawing and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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