Hearty Baked Rotini
Ingredients: 13
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this hearty baked rotini dish. Ground beef cooked with a medley of vegetables, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, mixed with rotini pasta, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. A delicious and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For Baked Rotini | |
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| 1 | lb ground beef |
| 1 | small onion, chopped |
| 1 | small green pepper, chopped |
| 1 | can (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
| 1 | can (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
| 1 | jar (4 ½ ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon dried basil |
| 1 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | teaspoon oregano |
| 1 | teaspoon dry crushed red pepper |
| 8 | ounces ounces rotini pasta, cooked |
| 3 | cups cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
Instructions
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For Baked Rotini
- Begin by cooking the ground beef, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and return the mixture to the skillet.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, salt, basil, garlic powder, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked rotini pasta and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dish.
- Bake the rotini at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Aug 09, 2024