Meaty Casserole Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
225 g rotini pasta, cooked just until firm
→ Meats
02 -
450 g ground beef
03 -
138 g slices of pepperoni
→ Dairy
04 -
226 g shredded mozzarella cheese
05 -
113 g shredded cheddar cheese (mild)
→ Sauce and Seasoning
06 -
680 g jar of marinara sauce
07 -
1 teaspoon blend of Italian herbs
08 -
0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
09 -
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn the oven to 190°C and get a 23x33 cm dish ready by spraying it lightly with nonstick spray.
02 -
In a big pan over medium-high heat, toss in the ground beef. Sprinkle with some kosher salt and black pepper. Stir it around now and then, cooking for about 8-10 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain off the extra fat and set it aside.
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Take the skillet with the browned beef and add the cooked rotini, 113 g of the mozzarella, the pepperoni, the cheddar, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together so it's evenly combined.
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Pour the mixture into the dish you prepped earlier. Sprinkle the remaining 113 g of mozzarella evenly over the top.
05 -
Pop the dish into the hot oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is gooey and golden. Take it out and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. If you're feeling fancy, toss some fresh parsley on top.
# Notes:
01 -
For better taste, go for good-quality pepperoni and freshly grate your cheeses.