A warm, cheesy, comforting family dinner made with simple pantry ingredients ❤️
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups cooked pasta 🍝
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Cook the Beef
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain extra oil if needed.
🍅 Step 2: Make the Sauce
- Add tomato sauce to the beef.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
🍝 Step 3: Add Pasta
- Mix the cooked pasta into the beef sauce.
- Stir until everything is fully coated.
🧀 Step 4: Assemble
- Pour mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
🌟 Tips
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Mozzarella cheese also works great.
- Serve with garlic bread or salad 🥗
❓Q/A
❓Can I make it ahead of time?
✅ Yes! Assemble it earlier and bake before serving.
❓Can I freeze it?
✅ Absolutely. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
❓What pasta works best?
✅ Elbow macaroni, penne, or rotini work perfectly.