Description
A cheesy beef and sweet corn rotini bake that’s perfect for family dinners. This easy pasta casserole blends hearty ground beef, sweet corn, tender rotini, and gooey cheese. Great for weeknight meals, with delicious leftovers. Keywords: cheesy beef pasta bake, corn casserole, ground beef pasta, easy baked pasta.
Ingredients
2 cups rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups sweet corn (frozen or canned)
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in sweet corn and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine cooked rotini with the beef mixture and half of the cheese.
6. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Let the pasta be slightly undercooked since it continues baking in the oven.
Use a blend of cheddar and mozzarella for the best cheesy melt and flavor.
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg