Baked Rotini and Ground Beef
Rotini pasta mixed with ground beef, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce and baked to perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Cost: $$
Ingredients
- 1 lb. rotini
- 1 lb. ground beef 80/20
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- 16 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup grated cheese
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the rotini according to the package instructions for al dente pasta. Strain the rotini and set aside.
Preparing the Ground Beef:
- While the spaghetti is cooking, in a large skillet or pot on high heat add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Next, cook for 5-7 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink, mixing occasionally to break up the ground beef. Drain the oil and place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
Brining it All Together
- Add the cooked rotini, marinara sauce, grated cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese to the mixing bowl. Mix well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
- Next, place the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden in color.
To Serve:
- Serve the baked rotini and ground beef with a side salad or green vegetable.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
This recipe called for ground beef, however, I have made this dish before with ground turkey, chicken, or pork. They all work well and have a similar cook time. With these choices, just be careful to not cook the meat to long as it will dry out. The turkey, chicken, and pork have a much lower fat content, so the meat can dry out if cooked too long.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal