Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake is a comforting, cheesy baked pasta dish featuring al dente penne, tender smoked beef, aromatic onion, garlic, and a rich tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and cheddar. Perfect for family dinners, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor, quick preparation, and satisfying leftovers, making it a go‑to weeknight favorite for anyone craving hearty Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound smoked beef (diced)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne al dente, drain.
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add smoked beef, brown, season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked penne with sauce, mix well.
- Transfer to greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and cheddar.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra depth
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the sauce. Use a mix of mozzarella and provolone for a stretchier melt. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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: 70mg
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