Name: Recipes For Creamy Pasta Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound of your favorite pasta (penne or rigatoni work well); 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 pound of ground beef; 1 teaspoon of dried oregano; 1 teaspoon of dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 ounces); 1 cup of heavy cream; 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the beef mixture with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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