Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake combines tender penne, smoky cured beef, and a rich tomato‑grape juice sauce topped with melted mozzarella for a comforting, cheesy casserole. This easy oven‑baked recipe delivers a hearty, family‑friendly dinner in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Layered flavors, simple steps, and a golden crust make it a go‑to comfort food that satisfies cravings and impresses guests with minimal effort. Enjoy the melt and flavor with every bite. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups smoked beef
- diced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion
- chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add smoked beef and heat through.
- Stir in tomato sauce, grape juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta with sauce and beef, mixing well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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