Simple Baked Fiori Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Category: One Dish Meal
🔑 Keywords: Penne, Soy/Tofu, Beans, Vegetable, Meat, Toddler Friendly, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Spring, Winter, Savory, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Description:
Indulge in the simplicity and quickness of this delightful recipe! The fusion of tender noodles, flavorful tomato-meat sauce, and gooey cheese creates an irresistible pasta bake that’s a refreshing departure from routine spaghetti dinners. Enhanced with aromatic herbs like rosemary, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also loved by the whole family!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 457.6
- Fat: 13.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 53.2mg
- Sodium: 415.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 58.5g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Sugar: 6.2g
- Protein: 25.2g
Ingredients:
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne)
- Minced garlic
- 2 cups lean ground beef (or meat substitute like tofu)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F. |
| 2 | Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. |
| 3 | Drain and set aside. |
| 4 | Spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray or use a teaspoon of olive oil. |
| 5 | Sauté minced garlic over medium heat for about a minute. |
| 6 | Add ground beef (or meat substitute) and cook until browned. |
| 7 | Season with thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute. |
| 8 | Pour in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. |
| 9 | Layer a small amount of the beef-tomato mixture on the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish. |
| 10 | Top with half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the tomato mixture and half of the cheese. |
| 11 | Repeat layering with the remaining pasta, tomato mixture, and cheese. |
| 12 | Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly. |
| 13 | Remove foil during the last few minutes of baking. |
| 14 | Enjoy your Simple Baked Fiori! |
This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy family gathering. With its savory flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household too!
