Ground beef pasta bake cooks the beef once, then finishes everything together in the oven with sauce and cheese. The beef browns quickly, then simmers in marinara before baking.
The pasta holds the sauce while the cheese melts into a firm, sliceable bake.
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer.
3. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat.
4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
5. Stir in 24 oz marinara sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef.
6. Stir in 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni) and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese off heat.
7. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil off heat.
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