Description
Smoked Beef Pasta Bake delivers a hearty, cheesy comfort meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender penne is tossed in a creamy sauce with smoked beef, grape juice, mozzarella, and ricotta, creating a balanced blend of savory, sweet, and milky flavors. Garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano add depth, while a golden cheese topping forms a satisfying crust. Ready in 30 minutes, it serves six and contains about 450 calories per serving, making it an indulgent yet simple family dinner. today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked smoked beef
- chopped
- 1 cup grape juice
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook penne until al dente, drain.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, smoked beef, grape juice, mozzarella, ricotta, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red‑pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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