Description
A delicious cheesy beef rotini pasta bake that is perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Mix in cream cheese and Italian seasoning until melted and creamy. Stir in half of the shredded cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg