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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake

Seasoned ground beef, penne pasta, and rich marinara all bake together under a blanket of gooey, golden cheese in one easy dish.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 2 cups dry penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the marinara sauce, beef broth, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  • Fold in the dry pasta — yes, uncooked! It'll absorb all that saucy goodness in the oven.
  • Pour everything into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle both cheeses generously over the top, and bake uncovered for another 10–12 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and dig in!
Servings: 4