Description
Indulge in Baked Smoked Beef Marinara Alfredo Pasta, a comforting casserole that melds rich Alfredo cream, tangy marinara, and savory smoked beef. Cooked pasta is tossed in a silky sauce, layered with smoked beef and Parmesan, then baked to golden perfection. This easy, family‑friendly recipe delivers a restaurant‑style flavor at home, perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings, and offers endless opportunities for tasty variations. Serve with a fresh green salad and chilled grape juice.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked smoked beef
- chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add smoked beef and sauté briefly.
- Stir in marinara, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta with sauce and half the Parmesan; mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Smoked Beef Marinara Alfredo Pasta, easy pasta bake, creamy alfredo pasta, smoked beef recipes, marinara alfredo casserole, comfort food pasta, family dinner pasta, oven baked pasta, Italian comfort dish