Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Smoked Beef Pasta Bake, a hearty oven‑baked casserole perfect for busy weeknights. Tender pasta mingles with a rich tomato sauce and generous chunks of smoked beef, all topped with a golden layer of melted mozzarella or cheddar. In just 45 minutes you’ll have a family‑friendly, restaurant‑quality dish that’s easy to assemble, full of flavor, and sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation. Ideal for gatherings, leftovers, and quick reheats. Enjoy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup smoked beef
- diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- In a bowl combine marinara, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, pasta, smoked beef, and half the cheese.
- Transfer to greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes. Use gluten‑free pasta for a gluten‑free option. The bake freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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