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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake with Cream Sauce

A generous serving of Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake with Cream Sauce featuring elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a melted cheddar cheese topping.
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Prepare a hearty, comforting baked pasta dish featuring ground beef mixed into a rich cream sauce and topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or preferred pasta
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. While the beef cooks, boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  5. In the same skillet with the beef mixture, stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the drained pasta and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until everything is combined.
  7. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup if you prefer a different flavor base.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of frozen peas or corn to the beef mixture before adding the sauce ingredients.
  • Use any short pasta shape you like, such as rotini or penne.

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