How to Make Rotini Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rotini pasta bake is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty and comforting meal combines tender rotini pasta with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, topped with a generous layer of melted cheese. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite ingredients, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or even meal prepping for the week.

One of the best things about rotini pasta bake is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredien...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large pot cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Cook ground turkey or beef in medium skillet until brown. Add the diced onion, salt and pepper. Mix in half of the jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • In a large bowl add the browned beef mixture to the drained pasta and stir in the second half of the of spaghetti sauce. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • In a preheated 425 degree F (230 degree C) oven bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 978mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 248mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 522mg