Description
Looking for an easy dinner idea the whole family will devour? This Cheesy Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is loaded with hearty ground beef, creamy tomato sauce, tender rotini pasta, and sweet bursts of corn—all topped with gooey melted cheddar. It’s one of those quick comfort food recipes that checks every box: cozy, satisfying, freezer-friendly, and perfect for weeknight meals. Whether you’re meal-prepping or craving a warm dish on a chilly evening, this cheesy casserole fits right in among your favorite easy recipes, food ideas, and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 cup sweet corn (frozen or canned and drained)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil the rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce and sweet corn. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir until evenly coated.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added spice, stir in chopped jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
Substitute ground turkey or chicken if you want a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, cheesy pasta bake, ground beef recipes, comfort food