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Cheesy Beef and Rotini Bake

This recipe shows you how to combine ground beef, rotini pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying meal. You will cook the pasta, brown the meat, and mix everything together for a simple, baked-style dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 box rotini pasta 16 ounce
  • 1 can Campbell’s French Onion Soup 10.5 ounce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 ounce, softened
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced small
  • 1 medium green pepper diced small
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced small (optional)
Seasonings and Fats
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce if preferred)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside. Dice the yellow onion, green pepper, and mushrooms if you are using them.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, then drain any extra grease. Add the diced onion and green pepper (and mushrooms) and cook until they soften.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the French onion soup and the softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, dried parsley, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer this mixture for 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually stir in the mozzarella cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything to coat it well with the sauce. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes over low heat. Taste the dish and adjust the seasonings if you think it needs more flavor.

Notes

This dish is simple to prepare and uses common pantry items. For a lighter version, you can use less cheese or substitute some of the cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt, though this will change the final texture.

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