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Pasta Bake

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"This is my family's favorite dish. Hopefully you already have most of these basic ingredients at home, so you can make it tonight!" — jojolyn

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped

1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted boil water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well.
Meanwhile, cook ground beef and chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
In a large bowl, mix together the mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pasta, and browned ground beef and onion mixture. Transfer to a greased, 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until very hot.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Made a few modifications. Was pretty good. Added some italian seasoning and used only cup of mozzarella and added some parmesan. Next time I will use fresh mushrooms, the canned ones just didn't do it for me. Will def make again

—okimadoki

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Aug 03, 2010

I just simply didn't like it; it didn't appeal to my taste buds whatsoever :(

—lorenamartinez12

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Mar 23, 2006

This is a great, quick dinner. I used ground turkey, low fat cheese and whole wheat pasta. I added a few garlic cloves in with the onion, and added plenty of basil, oregano and a little black pepper. I will definately make this again.

—newmommy

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Feb 25, 2008

My family loves this recipe!!! It's quick, easy, and kid-friendly... all 4 of my kids will usually take seconds (even my 2-yr old will sit down and eat all her dinner without fussing). I sprinkle the cheese over the top instead of mixing it into the pasta though... I think it makes it look a little more appetizing.

—Craig and Loraine

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Sep 19, 2005

Big hit w/ my friends. A little dry around the edges. Make sure to stir to prevent this about 10 minutes prior to end.

—PATRISH1980

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Feb 09, 2009

Well, what can I say? I made the recipe to the letter - ok, I added two cloves of garlic - and when I tasted it, I thought it was somewhat bland - but my husband raved! and then he raved some more. Then he raved again just in case I didn't get it before. He liked the flavor (I used chopped tomato and olive oil spaghetti sauce.) He liked it wasn't too cheesy. He liked it a whole bunch and he likes my cooking, but I've never heard him go on like this. So it gets five stars from me.

—blbochenek

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Apr 06, 2004

Simple, easy and tasty. I divide up and vacumn seal the left overs for individual "quick" meals. When it's time to use, I just cut a small slit in the bag and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand for 5 more. Great for those nights when other plans fell through.

—GUYCHEF

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Mar 21, 2007

I love this recipe. I don't add the mushrooms, but I do add a packet of italian salad dressing mix, and some extra cheese on top. My picky husband loves it and it tastes great left over.

—CariMel

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Nutrition

Calories
387 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
36.5 g
12%

Cholesterol
61 mg
20%

Fat
16.5 g
25%

Fiber
4.1 g
16%

Protein
22.9 g
46%

Sodium
674 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta Bake

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 387
Calories from Fat: 149

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5g 25 %
Saturated Fat 7.2g 36 %
Cholesterol 61mg 20 %
Sodium 674mg 27 %
Potassium 555mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.5g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16 %
Protein 22.9g 46 %
Sugars 10.7g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 27 %
** Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 96 %
Vitamin B6 23 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 44 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.