Description
A cozy and budget-friendly ground beef and pasta bake made with just 5 main ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this creamy, cheesy casserole is family-approved, make-ahead friendly, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta shells or your favorite small pasta (organic recommended)
- 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed if possible)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 24 oz pasta sauce (look for organic with no added sugar, if possible)
- 1 cup grass-fed Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 3 oz cream cheese (no gums/emulsifiers)
- 1 small onion, minced or grated
- 1 cup shredded grass-fed cheddar
Instructions
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Boil pasta until al dente; drain.
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Brown beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; drain fat if needed.
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Stir in pasta sauce; cook 2–3 min.
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Mix yogurt, cream cheese, and onion in a bowl.
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Add pasta to a 9×13 pan, top with beef mixture, then cheese mixture, and shredded cheddar.
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Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: casserole
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American