For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese along with the mozzarella. Feel free to substitute ground beef with Italian sausage or ground turkey for a different twist. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking for a spicier kick.
Creamy Pasta Casserole
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS76
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Creamy Pasta Casserole. This delightful dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with a velvety cream cheese sauce, savory ground beef, and a medley of aromatic flavors. Baked to golden perfection, it's a simple yet satisfying meal that will warm your heart and soul.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Cholesterol57 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium465 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
02
Step
12 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite; drain and return pasta to pot. Melt cream cheese into the pasta. Stir pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into the pasta mixture.
03
Step
8 mins
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Break ground beef into small pieces and add to the skillet; cook and stir until some of the fat has rendered. Add onion and garlic to the beef, continue cooking until the ground beef is completely browned. Stir beef mixture into the pasta mixture.
04
Step
0 mins
Pour pasta-and-beef mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the dish.
05
Step
7 mins
Bake in preheated oven until the mozzarella cheese melts.
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Kellen Lockman
May 15, 2025Next time, I might try using ground turkey instead of beef to lighten it up.
Nova Oreilly
Mar 18, 2025Simple, delicious, and budget-friendly. What more could you ask for?
Terrance Murray
Feb 27, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.
Darryl Oconnell
Feb 23, 2025My husband said this is the best casserole I've ever made!
Brad Gibson
Oct 22, 2024The cream cheese makes it incredibly rich and creamy. My kids devoured it!
Kylie Shanahan
Oct 19, 2024Don't skip the red pepper flakes! They add just the right amount of heat.
Jany Jones
Sep 23, 2024I added some mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra flavor and it was fantastic.
Lewis Waelchi
Sep 21, 2024I used a different type of pasta because that is what I had available. It still tasted great.