How early can I prep?

You can make this up to two days before baking. Just tack on 10 extra minutes when you bake it.

Will other pasta shapes work?

Totally, reach for anything like rotini or ziti.

Homemade Alfredo or even a simple bechamel does the trick.

Stash them in your fridge for up to three days. The oven warms them right back up.

Go ahead and toss in spinach, broccoli, maybe mushrooms.

This comfy baked dish brings together pasta and beef with a super creamy Alfredo and loads of cheese. It’s easy and perfect for busy nights.

We toss this together all the time at home—something about beefy, creamy pasta just fixes a long day.

Start with cheese topping: Gently press cheese into the pasta; Dust with Parmesan too; Make sure it covers evenly; Finish off with the rest of the mozzarella
Bake to Finish: Look for bubbly corners; Let everything get piping hot; Put under broiler for a minute if you want crispy bits
Layer it Up: Spoon beef and sauce together; Fold in cooked noodles; Mix in half the shredded mozzarella; Spread everything out nicely
Prep Your Basics: Break up beef and cook till browned; Add your favorite spices; Set a big oven-safe pan on the stove; Cook your pasta but stop just before it’s tender
Let It Rest: Wait a few minutes before digging in

If your beef is well-seasoned and you use a killer Alfredo, that’s what makes every bite rich and tasty.

Good in the fridge for three or four days. Warm up slowly with a splash of milk so it stays creamy.

Scoop onto plates with a fresh salad and warm garlicky bread.

After years making dinners like this, I’ve learned that seasoning every layer and not overcooking pasta always makes it better.

→ How early can I prep?: You can make this up to two days before baking. Just tack on 10 extra minutes when you bake it.
→ Will other pasta shapes work?: Totally, reach for anything like rotini or ziti.
→ What if I don’t have jarred sauce?: Homemade Alfredo or even a simple bechamel does the trick.
→ Best way to keep leftovers?: Stash them in your fridge for up to three days. The oven warms them right back up.
→ Can veggies be mixed in?: Go ahead and toss in spinach, broccoli, maybe mushrooms.