Chuck Roast Pasta Bake
A comforting pasta bake loaded with tender chuck roast and flavorful ingredients, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 135 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chuck roast
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the chuck roast on all sides in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned chuck roast to the pot and let it simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once the chuck roast is tender, shred the meat and return it to the sauce.
- In a baking dish, mix the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. The flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg