Ground Beef Pasta Casserole

By Feelgoodfoodie · 50 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the penne al dente per the package, then drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. Put the pasta in a 9x13 baking dish.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high. Add the lean ground beef and diced onion, season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up the beef with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
5. Stir in the marinara sauce and torn basil, then spoon the sauce over the pasta in the dish and toss gently. Add reserved pasta water as desired until the sauce looks glossy.
6. Scatter the shredded mozzarella over the top and bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

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