Ingredients for Simple Baked Fiori
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favorite shape)
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Garlic
- Lean Ground Beef
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Rosemary
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Diced Tomatoes
- Cheddar Cheese
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How to Make Simple Baked Fiori
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Lightly spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray or heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to combine flavors.
- Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon a small amount of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish.
- Layer half of the cooked pasta over the sauce, followed by half of the meat sauce and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
24g
Fat
34g
Carbs
19g
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