🍝🧀 Lasagna Pasta Bake

🍝🧀 Lasagna Pasta Bake

🍝🧀 Lasagna Pasta Bake

All the flavors of classic lasagna — layered into a creamy, cheesy pasta bake that’s easier, faster, and just as delicious.

This Lasagna Pasta Bake combines tender penne noodles, savory ground beef, creamy tomato sauce, and a triple-cheese topping.
It’s budget-friendly, family-approved, and perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or meal prep.

If you love lasagna but want something quicker, THIS is the recipe.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

  • Servings: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne noodles

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 cup chopped onions & bell peppers

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 can Ragu pasta sauce
    or 1 can tomato paste + 1 cup water (budget-friendly option)

  • 1 can diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

  • Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

  • Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Noodles

Boil penne noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the Ground Beef

In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
Add chopped onions and bell peppers and sauté until softened.

Season to taste with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning.

3. Make the Creamy Lasagna Sauce

To the skillet with the beef, add:

  • Heavy whipping cream

  • Ragu pasta sauce (or tomato paste + water)

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Parmesan cheese

  • Mozzarella cheese

Stir until creamy, cheesy, and well combined.

4. Assemble the Pasta Bake

  1. Add the cooked penne noodles into the beef mixture and toss to coat.

  2. Transfer everything into a baking dish.

  3. Top with cheddar cheese (or extra mozzarella, Parmesan, or a blend).

  4. Sprinkle parsley on top.

5. Bake

Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

6. Serve Hot

Plate with extra parsley and enjoy a spoonful of cheesy, creamy, lasagna-inspired goodness.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Garlic bread or Texas toast

  • Caesar salad or garden salad

  • Sautéed green beans or broccoli

🔥 Flavor Tip

Add a spoon of ricotta or cottage cheese into the sauce for an even more “lasagna-authentic” flavor.

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Lasagna flavor with half the effort

  • Creamy + cheesy + hearty

  • Great for families and leftovers

  • Ready in just 30 minutes

  • Budget-friendly meal