Gather your loved ones and dive into a hearty dish of Mozzarella Beef Pasta Bake. This flavor-packed pasta starts with lean ground beef, tossed in a rich, savory sauce infused with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and a surprise ingredient of Greek yogurt. It all gets sprinkled generously with mo...
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and put a large pot of water on high heat for boiling pasta.
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In a large oven-proof skillet, over medium heat, add ground beef, breaking it down while it cooks.
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When the beef starts to turn brown, add onions, garlic, mushrooms, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Continue to cook until onions and mushrooms are softened and beef is fully cooked.
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Sprinkle the cooked beef and vegetables with flour and stir until well combined.
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Pour in the warmed beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and remaining salt into the skillet. Stir everything together, then bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and leave to simmer until thickened for about 5 minutes.
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Lower the heat and stir in Greek yogurt until well incorporated.
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In the meantime, add pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook until it is just shy of al dente.
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Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta and gradually add it to the skillet with the sauce, stirring until fully coated.
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If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to loosen it.
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After arranging the noodles, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese melts and turns bubbly and golden.