This Cheesy Beef and Penne Bake is a flavorful and comforting casserole that the whole family will love. With easy-to-follow steps and a combination of delicious ingredients, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position
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Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish
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Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne for 10 minutes until slightly underdone
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In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the ground beef and chopped onion for 10 minutes over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as you go along
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet and continue to cook for another minute
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If needed, spoon out excess fat from the skillet
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Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil, and warm the mixture for 2 minutes
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Drain the pasta and pour it into the greased baking dish
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Pour the beef mixture over the penne and mix well, ensuring even distribution
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Top the casserole with an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese
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Bake for 10 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese is nicely melted
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If desired, broil the casserole for a few minutes to brown the cheese
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Serve immediately
Health Info
Macros
61g
CARBS
18g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
6 SERVINGS
258G EACH
Calories
545 kcal
27%
Carbohydrates
62 g
22%
Fat
19 g
24%
Protein
34 g
67%
Minerals
Vitamins
*Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the USDA nutrient database and may be inaccurate.