Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together tender pasta, a velvety tomato-grape juice sauce, and savory smoked beef for a hearty family favorite. The blend of melted cheese, aromatic onion, and garlic creates a savory flavor profile perfect for weeknight meals or family gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe delivers a hearty, cheesy bake that satisfies both kids and adults, making it a go-to option for quick, satisfying comfort f
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups smoked beef, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add smoked beef, tomatoes, grape juice, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta with sauce, transfer to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Let the bake rest 5 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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