Description
Hearty, cheesy pasta baked with sweet caramelized onions and savory ground beef, topped with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups beef broth
8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or fried French onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Heat olive oil in skillet; caramelize onions about 20 minutes.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, thyme; cook 1 minute.
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Add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth; simmer 5 minutes.
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Cook pasta al dente, drain.
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Combine pasta with beef mixture and Swiss cheese in casserole.
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Top with Parmesan.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
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Garnish with parsley or fried onions and serve.
Notes
- Swiss cheese adds creaminess with a mild tang. For a sharper flavor, try Gruyère or provolone.
- Caramelized onions can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add-ins: Mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers can be added when browning the beef for extra nutrients.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use your favorite gluten-free pasta and ensure your Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
- Storage Tip: Cooled leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Double Batch: This recipe easily doubles for feeding a crowd—just use a larger baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
