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This Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake is a quick and savory comfort meal combining melted cheese, seasoned beef, and tender pasta. Enjoy an easy dinner full of flavor ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz penne pasta
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package, saving one cup of the cooking water before draining and returning the pasta to the pot.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, seasoning it with salt and Italian seasoning. Let it brown undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, then break it up and stir.
  3. Continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until fully browned, draining excess grease if preferred.
  4. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Mix in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, then add the diced tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and cook for 30 seconds, then add the shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Combine the beef mixture with the cooked pasta in the pot and stir well.
  8. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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