Cheesy Beef Pasta Casserole

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👉 Cheesy Beef & Pasta Bake (Family-Style Casserole)
Hearty, saucy, and loaded with melted cheese — pure comfort food.


🧀🍝 Cheesy Beef Pasta Casserole

🛒 Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta (rotini, penne, or shells)
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or marinara
  • 1 cup corn kernels (optional, like in the photo)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for topping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion until soft.
  4. Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
  7. Mix cooked pasta with the meat sauce.
  8. Transfer to baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly on top.
  10. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  11. Garnish with parsley before serving.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add sliced olives or bell peppers for extra flavor.
  • Swap beef for ground turkey or sausage.
  • Make it spicy with chili flakes or jalapeños 🌶️

🍽️ Serve With

  • Green salad
  • Garlic bread
  • Pickles or coleslaw

If you want:
✔️ Mexican-style version
✔️ One-pan skillet version
✔️ Pinterest / Facebook caption

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