Easy Baked Pasta With Ground Beef Food

EASY BAKED PASTA WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• 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.

PASTA WITH GROUND BEEF AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350'.
• In a medium skillet, add beef and onion and cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is translucent.
• Drain off fat and set aside.
• While beef is browning, in a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. (I usually cook it a minute less than directed because it will cook while in the oven as well).
• When pasta is cooked drain and add rest of the ingredients to the pot, reserving 1/4 of the shredded cheese (about 1/2 cup) and blend well.
• Transfer above mixture to a large buttered baking dish and spread evenly.
• Top with remaining 1/4 of cheese.
• Cover and bake at 350' for 20-30 minutes. Uncover the last 5-10 minutes and bake until hot and bubbly and cheese on top is melted.