Description
A comforting family-style pasta bake featuring ground meat, mixed vegetables, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Remember to drain excess fat.
- Add the onions and garlic: Stir in the onions and garlic, cooking until the onions soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the vegetables: Add in the frozen mixed vegetables and stir for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and stir in your cooked pasta. Mix everything together for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt for about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, it’s time to serve!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or substitutes. This dish can be made ahead and reheated as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg