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Paccheri Pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

Paccheri Pasta

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Dive into this Paccheri Pasta recipe! Large tubes capture a rich beef ragu, baked with bubbly mozzarella & Parmesan. A comforting, cheesy meal.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 589 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 14 ounces canned fire roasted tomatoes
  • 6 ounces canned tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 16 ounces paccheri pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
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  • Add red wine to the skillet and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Mix in the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a low boil.
    Paccheri Pasta
  • Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the sauce simmers, cook the paccheri pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta.
  • Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, mixing until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses.
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  • Broil in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 31gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1336mgFiber: 5g
Keyword italian pasta, paccheri pasta
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