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cheesy baked mostaccioli in bowl

Cheesy Pasta

Author: Sarah Jenkins
This cheesy pasta comes together so easily and is a comforting simple dish on a cool evening. Meaty, cheesy, and delicious, all you need is a side salad and a good loaf of bread to round out this easy meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mostaccioli (or whatever type of pasta you have on hand)
  • 1 ¼ lb ground beef
  • 1 jar pasta sauce
  • 1 16 oz package Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Italian spices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F.
  • In a large pot, cook pasta according to instructions.
  • While your pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef.
  • Once the pasta and ground beef are finished, add them to a large casserole bowl.
  • Add the jar of pasta, half of the mozzarella cheese, and 1 Tablespoon of the Italian spices.
  • Mix everything to combine.
  • Add the remaining cheese to the top of the dish, and sprinkle the rest of the Italian spices over the top.
  • Bake in the oven, covered, for 35 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Keyword easy weeknight dinner, pasta
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