Ground Beef and Noodles bake
Step 5: Bake to Bubbly Perfection! ⏰🔥
- Place the baking dish into the preheated oven uncovered.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pasta bake is hot and bubbling around the edges and the cheese on top is completely melted and golden-brown.
- Optional: Turn your oven to BROIL for the final 1 to 2 minutes if you love those gorgeous, crispy, brown cheese spots on top! Watch it closely so it doesn’t burn! 🔥
- Remove from the oven, garnish with a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Chef’s Pro-Tips for Success
- Switch Up the Cheese: Want an extra-rich and creamy twist? Dollop small spoonfuls of ricotta cheese or sour cream into the noodle-and-meat mixture right before layering it into the baking dish! 🥛🧀
- Perfect for Meal Prep: This casserole tastes even better the next day as the noodles continue to lock in all that savory tomato flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze the unbaked casserole wrapped tightly in foil for up to 3 months! ❄️📦
