Cheesy Fusilli Pasta Bake Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and comforting dinner featuring ground beef, shell pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for solution seekers looking for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 25 g Parsley
• 100 g Sambar Onion Peeled
• 200 g D'Lecta 100% Cheddar Cheese Slices
• 50 g The Select Aisle Bread Crumbs
• 400 g Pastazara Fusilli Pasta
• 1 pc (1 kg) Tata Salt 2 In 1 Shakti Jar
• 1 pack (100 g) Tata Sampann Pure Black Pepper Powder
• 100 g Milky Mist Cooking Unsalted Butter
• 16 g Orika Oregano
• 525 g Veeba Herby Tomato Pizza & Pasta Sauce

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 10-cup casserole dish. Set it aside.
2. 2. Cook 300 g of fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 3. Finely chop 1 Sambar onion. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion with 2 tbsp of unsalted butter until softened and lightly golden, about 6-8 minutes.
4. 4. Add 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of oregano, and 1/4 cup of chopped parsley to the onion mixture. Stir well to combine.
5. 5. Pour in 1 cup of Veeba Herby Tomato Pizza & Pasta Sauce and mix thoroughly. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
6. 6. Combine the cooked fusilli pasta with the onion and tomato mixture in a large bowl. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
7. 7. Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
8. 8. Tear 4-5 cheddar cheese slices into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the top of the casserole.
9. 9. Instead of breadcrumbs, sprinkle additional cheese slices over the cheese layer to create a cheesy topping.
10. 10. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dish is bubbling.
11. 11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty Canadian-inspired dinner!