Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

mafalda pasta

1 lb

frozen chipped steak

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

green pepper

coarsely chopped

2 cup

mushrooms

sliced

1 tsp

pepper

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

oregano

4 cup

marinara sauce

2 cup

cheddar cheese

shredded

6 slice

american cheese

Step 1
~4 min

Boil mafalda pasta according to package directions.

Step 2
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3
~4 min

Break up Steak-Ums into small pieces with hands.

Step 4
~4 min

Place steak pieces in a large skillet with chopped onion, green pepper, and sliced mushrooms.

Step 5
~4 min

Cook over med-high heat, stirring often and chopping meat a bit more, until meat is browned and peppers are tender.

Step 6
~4 min

Drain excess grease from the skillet.

Step 7
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine the browned meat/veggie mixture with cooked and drained pasta.

Step 8
~4 min

Add salt, pepper, and oregano.

Step 9
~4 min

Stir to combine.

Step 10
~4 min

Add 4 cups of marinara sauce and the cheddar cheese.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.

Step 12
~4 min

Pour the mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~4 min

Cut 6 slices of American cheese in half, creating 12 half slices.

Step 14
~4 min

Arrange the 12 half slices of cheese evenly on top of the pasta bake.

Step 15
~4 min

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly browned.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Use different types of cheese for a varied flavor profile.

Broil the top for a few minutes for extra browning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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