This is one of my favorite dishes to make. It can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner and does not take a long time to prepare. The ingredients I use help to make it budget friendly and this recipe can really stretch. I tend to make it the same way each time although you can switch it up if you want to. Please check out my recipe for pasta bake with hamburger: simple and budget friendly!
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Pasta Bake with Hamburger
6 servings
$1.20 per serving
Ingredients
- One pound of hamburger meat
- 8 ounces of spaghetti noodles
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
- 14-ounce jar of pasta sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or ½ tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- First preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Then lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to directions on package then drain well.
- In the meantime, cook hamburger over medium heat in skillet until there is no pink.
- Next drain the grease off of the hamburger.
- Mix about 3\4 jar of sauce with the noodles.
- Put a small amount of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Just enough to lightly cover it.
- Then layer with half of the spaghetti noodles.
- Next layer with half of the hamburger crumbles.
- Then layer with half of the cheese.
- Continue with another layer of each ingredient.
- Finally topping it off with the remaining pasta sauce.
- Bake in oven for approximately 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm and add a little bit of salt and pepper if you would like.
Tips for pasta bake with hamburger
- For even more taste, you could add garlic and or diced onion to the meat before cooking it.
- You could use a variety of cheeses or just one. In addition to the parmesan cheese, some to try are mild or sharp cheddar and mozzarella.
- If you prefer more sauce, you could opt for a larger jar of pasta sauce.
Sides
- Salad
- Garlic toast
- Bread and butter
Conclusion
This hearty pasta bake with hamburger is sure to be a crowd pleaser. With little prep you will have a delicious meal in no time. Whether you are cooking for a couple of people or a crowd, this is a great dish to make.
If you are looking for another quick and filling meal idea, then please go and check out my easy and budget friendly homemade chicken noodle soup!
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