A simple, comforting pasta bake with ground beef, elbow noodles, and melted cheese. This budget-friendly family favorite is perfect for busy weeknights and always satisfies!
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Cook elbow noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, adding chopped onion if using. Cook until beef is fully browned and onion is tender.
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Drain excess fat from the beef.
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In a 2-quart baking dish, combine the cooked noodles, browned ground beef, pasta sauce, parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
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Mix everything together until well combined.
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Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
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Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set.
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**Pro Tip:** This recipe is very flexible - adjust the amount of pasta sauce based on how saucy your family likes it!