Cheesy Beef Rotini Bake
Rich, saucy rotini loaded with seasoned beef, tomatoes, and melted cheese—comfort food baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
For serving:
• Chopped parsley
• Extra chili flakes
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook rotini in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes and marinara sauce. Simmer 5 minutes until thick and well combined.
Toss cooked pasta with the beef sauce until evenly coated.
Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Garnish with parsley and chili flakes before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4–5 Calories: ~650 per serving
Protein: ~32 g
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