Description
This Cheesy Beef and Sweet Corn Rotini Bake is a hearty, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep. Packed with tender rotini pasta, savory ground beef, sweet corn, and melted cheddar cheese, it’s baked to golden perfection for a comforting dish everyone will love. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, food ideas for picky eaters, or a quick weekday casserole, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. It’s rich, flavorful, and satisfying—a perfect addition to your list of easy dinners and comforting classics.
Ingredients
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 cup sweet corn, drained
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Cook until onion is translucent.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
5. Mix in the corn and combine well.
6. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with the beef and corn sauce until fully coated.
7. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream before baking.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy dinner, cheesy pasta bake, weeknight casserole, beef casserole, comfort food