Description
This Cheesy Beef and Pepperoni Pasta Bake combines rotini pasta, ground beef, pepperoni, and two kinds of cheese, all baked to perfection in marinara sauce. A quick and hearty dish that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (138 g) pepperoni slices
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain any excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: To the same skillet, add cooked pasta, pepperoni slices, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with the other cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Pasta Cooking: Be sure to cook the rotini pasta al dente, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Meat Variations: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg