American · pasta bake
Cheesy Beef Broccoli Noodle Casserole
Ground beef, broccoli, noodles, and tomato sauce bake under a browned layer of mozzarella.
Total time45 min
Hands-on22 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 425°F. Boil the pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions, adding broccoli for the final 2 minutes; drain.
- 02
Brown the beef and onion in a skillet, 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara.
- 03
Combine pasta, broccoli, beef sauce, ricotta, and half the mozzarella in a baking dish.
- 04
Top with remaining mozzarella and bake until bubbling and browned, 18 to 20 minutes.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Ground turkey can replace beef.
- Gluten-free pasta works with the same assembly.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
