A cheesy beef and pasta casserole will become an all-time favourite for young ones at home. Thanks to the recipe’s adaptability, you can add all their favourite vegetables. If you are running out of time and want to prepare an instantaneous and easy hearty meal, this is the recipe to consider.
Ingredients
1 pound uncooked penne.
½ medium onion, chopped
1 pound Italian sausage or extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced.
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
salt and pepper to taste.
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
Step 2: Grease a 9×13 baking dish
Step 3: Boil a large salted pot of water for the penne
Step 4: Cook it for 10 minutes al dente
Step 5: Add the oil, beef/sausage, and onion to a skillet
Step 6: Sauté over medium-high heat, breaking your choice of meat up as you go
Step 7: Once it is split, stir in the garlic
Step 8: Spoon out the excess fat if needed
Step 9: Stir the marinara sauce and warm through
Step 10: Season with salt and pepper as needed
Step 11: Drain the pasta and pour it into a large baking dish
Step 12: Pour the beef mixture on top, and combine it with the pasta
Step 13: Top it off with an even layer of cheese
Step 14: Bake for 10 minutes uncovered until the cheese melts
The Debu Living Team
