Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta
Fiery Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake with Chili Kick
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup beef broth or water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin, and cook for another minute.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the cooked pasta to the beef sauce and mix well. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 495 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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Craving comfort food with a spicy twist? This Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake delivers BIG flavor and gooey cheese in every bite!
Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta
Fiery Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake with Chili Kick
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup beef broth or water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin, and cook for another minute.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the cooked pasta to the beef sauce and mix well. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 495 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
#spicybeefpasta #cheesypastabake #comfortfoodrecipes #bakedpasta #pastaandcheese #beefandpasta #chilipasta #fierybites #easyweeknightmeals #spicycomfortfood #familydinnerideas #groundbeefrecipes #pastaovenbake #cheeselovers #easybakedmeals #heartyfood #mozzarellapasta #boldflavors #quickovenmeals #cheesycomfort
Craving comfort food with a spicy twist? This Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake delivers BIG flavor and gooey cheese in every bite!
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