Ground Beef Alfredo Bake
This cheesy ground beef Alfredo bake recipe is an inexpensive casserole that's rich, filling, and hearty! It's kid friendly and easy to make with everyday ingredients.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 16 ounces lean ground beef
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook for one minute less than package instructions indicate for al dente.
- Meanwhile, add the ground beef to an oven-safe skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along, until browned. Drain excess fat if there's a lot.
- Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and a little salt & pepper, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add the Alfredo sauce and half the mozzarella to the skillet.
- Drain the penne and add it straight to the skillet while it's nice and hot. Toss well, then spread it in an even layer.
- Top with the parmesan and remaining mozzarella, and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes until hot and bubbly, then broil if desired to brown the cheese.
Notes
- If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, transfer it to an 8x8 baking dish prior to topping with the cheeses.
- You can use my homemade Alfredo sauce if you prefer. See more details in the substitutions & variations section of the blog post.
Nutrition
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 4mg
