Ingredients: ground beef, tomato sauce, parmesan , herbs, ricotta, pasta
Recipe Name: Cheesy Beef and Ricotta Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp mixed herbs (such as basil, oregano, and thyme)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the tomato sauce and mixed herbs to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and half of the parmesan cheese.
6. In a large baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the beef and tomato sauce mixture, and half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
7. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
