Description
Discover the perfect Smoked Beef Pasta Bake, a creamy, cheesy oven casserole that combines al dente pasta with tender smoked beef and a rich grape juice-infused sauce. This easy, family‑friendly recipe delivers comforting flavors in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal‑prep. Layered with melted cheese and a golden crust, it offers a satisfying blend of smoky meat, silky cream, and pasta that will become a staple on your dinner table. Serve it hot with a fresh garden salad
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups smoked beef, diced
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
- In a skillet combine smoked beef, grape juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and half of the cheese; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Mix pasta with sauce, place in baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes. Leftovers taste great reheated
- cover with foil to keep moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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