Cheesy Baked Beef and Pork Pasta

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 12 ounces egg pasta, such as rigatoni or penne
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Pasta:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the egg pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions, generally between 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

4. Brown the Meat:
Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet. Cook for approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

5. Simmer the Sauce:
Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

6. Assemble the Pasta Bake:
Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add the ricotta cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese, gently mixing until well incorporated.

7. Layer the Bake:
Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

8. Bake the Dish:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

9. Serve and Enjoy:
Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cheesy Baked Beef and Pork Pasta as a hearty dinner!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Cheesy pasta
- Beef and pork pasta
- Baked pasta
- Dinner recipes
- Italian baked dish
- Ground beef pasta
- Easy pasta bake
- Family dinner
- Comfort food
- Oven roasted pasta

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- 3,300 total calories

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