Chili Pasta Bake
A combination of pasta, cheese, and chili seasoning makes this quick to prepare casserole a must try for a busy weekday meal. Serve with salad and some garlic bread and dinner is complete. Another great recipe to showcase the versatility of our 9 x 13 inch USA Pan!
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 8-10 servings
Featured Bakeware:
USA Pan ® 9x13 Rectangular Cake Pan
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1 envelope chili seasoning mix
1 cup water
1- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1- 6 ounce can tomato paste
7 ounces pasta (we used ziti) cooked and drained
1 cup riccotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Recipe Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook beef, onion, and peppers over medium heat until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain fat off of beef. Return to large skillet and mix in the chili seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and pasta. Cook until thick and heated through, about 7-10 min. Spoon half of noodle mixture into your USA Pan 9 x 13 inch pan. Top with ricotta cheese and remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and it is hot and bubbly. ENJOY!