Easy Baked Pasta with Ground Beef
Easy Baked Pasta with Ground Beef; a perfect easy solution for a weeknight meal
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Easy Meals, Pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Silvia Ribas
- 1 pk 12oz Barilla Pronto Penne
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1 jar Barilla Traditional Pasta Sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small broccoli head
- 1 cup shredded cheese Italian blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- cilantro garnishing
Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees.
In a large oven safe skillet, add the pasta and water. Make sure there is enough water in the pan to cover the pasta. Cook for about 7 minutes then add the broccoli florets. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile in a separate pan, heat the oil and brown the meat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the ground beef to the pasta dish and give it a little mix. Than add about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
Next pour the entire jar of sauce over the beef and pasta and top with remaining shredded cheese.
Cover and bake for about 8 minutes, until the cheese has melted. The sauce should be bubbling heated through.
Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.