Ground Beef In
Easy Ground Beef in Oven Recipe made with pasta, seasoned beef, marinara sauce, and melted cheese. A family-friendly baked ground beef casserole perfect for meal prep, freezer meals, and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Sauce
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes drained
- ½ cup beef broth
Pasta
- 12 oz rotini or shells pasta cooked
Cheese Blend
- 2 cup mozzarella
- 1 cup cheddar
- ½ cup Parmesan
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta slightly under al dente.
- Brown ground beef and onions. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat.
- Once browned, drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add garlic and seasonings.
- Stir in marinara, tomatoes, and broth.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the beef mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with cheese.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until: Cheese is melted, edges are bubbling, top is lightly golden, internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For an extra golden top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Per Serving
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Cholesterol: 92mg