For a simple and comforting meal that satisfies hungry stomachs try this recipe. Great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
Baked Pasta with Broccoli
- Baking dish
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 7 oz Farfelle pasta
- Shredded Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese
- 1 stalk Broccoli
- 1 can (1lb) Peeled Tomatoes (used CENTO san marzano brand )
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 Bay leaf
- Fresh basil (optional )
Preheat oven to 375°F
Bring a large pot of water to a boil (add salt). Cook pasta and drain
Cook ground beef in pan for ~6 mins or until it is no longer pink. Add oil, paprika, salt, and bay leaf.
Pour drained pasta, and cooked beef into the baking dish. Add a generous amount of cheese and mix well.
Bake for ~20 minutes or until the surface is golden brown.
Garnish with basil (optional). Set aside for 5 minutes before serving.