Best Double Cheese Beef Pasta Recipes

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EASY DOUBLE CHEESE BAKED PENNE



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This easy penne pasta bake is a freezer-friendly comfort food you can make ahead and enjoy later. Surprise the people you love with a cheesy penne pasta bake that will taste just as good in a couple of months as it does tonight. With plenty of hearty beef, gooey cheese and bubbly pasta sauce, it's one of those satisfying, borderline-magical 13x9-inch meals that never seems to end!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups (8 oz) penne pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (24 oz) chunky vegetable pasta sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cooked pasta, salt, pepper and pasta sauce.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spoon half of pasta mixture (about 3 1/2 cups) into bottom of baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over pasta mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese.
  • Spray piece of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • To Make Ahead: Wrap foil-covered casserole in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake: Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator. Remove plastic. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted. To bake from freezer (no thawing): Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

DOUBLE CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This is similar to lasagna. It's fairly easy to prepare, and my picky eaters love it! The cheeses are cream cheese and cottage cheese, which enables you to control the fat content without cutting on flavor. Garnish with some grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Provided by MRSO

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
  • While noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, add the tomato sauce, stir well, and let simmer for 1 minute. Add the cream cheese and cottage cheese, stirring together until well blended. Then stir in the egg noodles and sour cream until all ingredients are well mixed. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 152.9 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 736.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

DOUBLE CHEESE DELIGHT



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very cheesy yum

Provided by Kim Chestney

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

oz noodles, medium sized
1 lb ground beef
1/3 c chopped, onions
1 tsp chopped, celery
1 can(s) 8 oz tomatoe sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 c cottage cheese
1/4 c sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Cook Noodles for 3 minutes then drain. Brown Ground beef with onions and celery then drain off fat.
  • 2. Stir in tomato sauce and salt. Remove from heat stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and noodles. Pour into a ungreased casserole dish .
  • 3. Bake 350 degrees.

KID-PLEASING SPAGHETTI



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I wish I could claim credit for this recipe...but I've only helped make it for Farm Bureau suppers. With a cheese sauce and beef spaghetti layers, it has real kid appeal.-Vera Chalfant, Parker City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in spaghetti; set aside. , In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted. , Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce and the remaining spaghetti mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TWO-CHEESE SPAGHETTI BAKE



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Janet Knorr GOLDEN, ILLINOIS My kids and grandkids love this cheesy pasta dish. I prepare it at least once a month, but it's especially good during cooler months.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti; stir into beef mixture. Set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt; gradually stir in milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 cup process cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted., Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce; top with remaining spaghetti mixture and process cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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