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Cheesy & Beefy Tomato Corkscrew Pasta Bake

Prep

30-60 mins

Total

1 HR

Servings

10 Servings

Curly cavatappi ensures you get saucy deliciousness in every bite of this cheesy, beefy pasta bake. Sprinkle with Parm and prepare to thrill the crowd!

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Ingredients

  • 1

    pkg

    (16 oz.) cavatappi, uncooked

  • 1

    tbsp

    olive oil

  • 1

    onion, chopped

  • 1

    green pepper, chopped

  • 3

    cloves

    garlic, minced

  • 3/4

    lb

    lean ground beef

  • 1

    can

    (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1

    cup

    CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

  • 1/3

    cup

    Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

  • 1

    tsp

    dried oregano leaves

  • 1/2

    tsp

    crushed red pepper

  • 8

    oz

    Original Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

    CLASSICO

    Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add meat; cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and seasonings; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Heat oven to 350ºF. Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture in skillet; stir to evenly coat. Spoon half the pasta mixture into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover with half the VELVEETA. Repeat layers; cover.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

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