Easy Pasta Bake

A white bowl with blue trim filled with a serving cheesy pasta with ground beef and Italian sausage.

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This easy pasta bake is packed with flavor from the perfectly seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, onions, homemade sauce, and lots of cheese, then baked to perfection.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Cheesy Pasta Recipe, Easy Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake

Servings: Servings

Calories: 807kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
(2) 15 ounce tomato sauce
12 ounce tomato paste
½ cup pasta water
16 ounce corkscrew cavatappi pasta noodles
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cook noodles according to package directions (al dente).
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before straining.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook sausage, ground beef, and onion until meat is cooked and onions are tender. Sprinkle seasonings and let cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Drain grease and return to pan.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and pasta water to meat mixture. Stir to well combine and turn heat to low. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Once done, pour meat sauce mixture into noodles and mix well. Stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix until cheese is melted.
Pour noodle mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melty and bubbly.

Notes

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