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Layered Pasta Casserole

A hearty and delicious layered pasta casserole perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 jar Marinara Sauce
  • 12 oz Pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  • Add marinara sauce to the beef and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the meat sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the layers for extra nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Layered, Pasta
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