Budget-Friendly Pasta Bake

A simple, crowd-pleasing pasta bake that uses affordable ingredients. Perfect for feeding a family on a budget.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion for 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Combine the pasta and sauce in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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