Hearty Baked Rotini
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
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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
For Baked Rotini | |
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| 1. | 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. |
| 2. | Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, salt, basil, garlic powder, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. |
| 3. | Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
| 4. | Add the cooked rotini pasta and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the skillet. Stir until well combined. |
| 5. | Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. |
| 6. | Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dish. |
| 7. | Bake the rotini at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 412.4 kcal |
| Protein | 26.8 g |
| Fat | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița