@delicious.recipes50: Cheesy Mediterranean Beef Pasta Bake Ingredients 1. Penne Pasta – 12 oz 2. Ground Beef – 1 lb 3. Yellow Onion – 1 medium, diced 4. Garlic – 3 cloves, minced 5. Red Bell Pepper – 1 medium, diced 6. Crushed Tomatoes – 1 can (14 oz) 7. Tomato Paste – 2 tbsp 8. Italian Seasoning – 2 tsp 9. Paprika – 1 tsp 10. Salt – 1 tsp 11. Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp 12. Olive Oil – 2 tbsp 13. Black Olives – 1/2 cup, pitted and halved 14. Heavy Cream – 1/2 cup 15. Mozzarella Cheese – 2 cups, shredded 16. Parmesan Cheese – 1/2 cup, grated 17. Fresh Parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped Recipe 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of olive oil. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until just shy of al dente, following the package directions; drain well. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. 4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn. 5. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked. 6. Season the beef mixture with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly so the seasonings coat the meat and vegetables. 7. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, then simmer for 6–8 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes rich. 8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, creating a creamy tomato-meat sauce; cook for another 2 minutes. 9. Add the cooked penne and black olives to the skillet and toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. 10. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. 11. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the entire surface, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese. 12. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and golden brown in spots. 13. For a more deeply browned top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end while watching carefully so the cheese does not burn. 14. Remove from the oven, rest for 5–10 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. 15. Serve hot with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or warm garlic bread. Follow for more delicious homemade comfort food recipes!

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