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Baked Rotini Pasta

Hearty Baked Rotini with Beef and Mozzarella Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rotini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook rotini until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook onion 4 minutes, add garlic, then beef. Break up and cook until no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Drain fat, stir in marinara and Italian seasoning, simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Toss pasta with meat sauce. Layer half in a 9x13 baking dish, top with 1 cup mozzarella, add remaining pasta, then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Broil 1 to 2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
  5. Rest 5 minutes, then scoop and serve hot.

Notes

Let the casserole rest 5 minutes after baking for easier serving. If you like a saucier pasta, stir in an extra 1/2 cup marinara before assembling.