Rotini Pasta Bake

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My mother combined these ingredients to make a wonderful and convenient meal. To complete the meal serve with breadsticks and steamed asparagus.

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Servings:
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Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

  • ½ pound lean ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon diced onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

  2. Cook ground turkey or beef in medium skillet until brown. Add the diced onion, salt and pepper. Mix in half of the jar of spaghetti sauce.

  3. In a large bowl add the browned beef mixture to the drained pasta and stir in the second half of the of spaghetti sauce. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.

  4. In a preheated 425 degree F (230 degree C) oven bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
19g Fat
55g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 978mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 248mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 522mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.