Four Pasta Beef Bake

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Four Pasta Beef Bake, a hearty casserole that combines four different pasta varieties—penne, rigatoni, farfalle, and elbow macaroni—for a satisfying texture in every bite. Packed with a robust beef and tomato sauce, layers of creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a golden Parmesan topping, this dish is a cozy, flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Featuring fragrant herbs like basil and oregano, plus a garnish of fresh parsley, this baked pasta delivers Italian-inspired goodness with every forkful. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to become a new go-to recipe for pasta lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Penne pasta
• 0.5 cup Rigatoni pasta
• 0.5 cup Farfalle (bowtie) pasta
• 0.5 cup Elbow macaroni
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Grated mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne, rigatoni, farfalle, and elbow macaroni together until al dente, following the shortest cooking time for the pastas. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.

Step 4

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Stir until thoroughly coated.

Step 7

Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the top.

Step 8

Layer 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta layer. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top.

Step 9

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Step 10

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

Step 12

Garnish the baked pasta with chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2332.4 grams (2332.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3389

Total Fat 186.40g	239%
Saturated Fat 87.30g	437%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 672mg	224%
Sodium 5215mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 254.40g	93%
Dietary Fiber 27.10g	97%
Total Sugars 61.70g
Protein 218.50g	437%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3385mg	260%
Iron 27mg	149%
Potassium 5379mg	114%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 28.5%