Thursday, July 18, 2019

Garlic Bread Pasta Torte

Garlic Bread Pasta Torte is the perfect combination of meat and pasta with homemade garlic bread.  Add a salad on the side and you have yourself a delicious week night dinner.

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Garlic Bread Pasta Torte

This is another fantastic recipe from Taste of Home.  I have been on a Taste of Home binge and am loving all the recipes that I've been trying out for our dinners and treats as well.

You're really only needing a springform pan, your favorite pasta and meat dish and some sliced bread.  Yes, you can follow the original recipe as is, but feel free to experiment with different pasta fillings, I think next time I may try a Fettucine Alfredo or even a meatballs and spaghetti.

 More Pasta dishes you may enjoy

Creamy Taco Pasta Bake
Baked Chicken Penne
Pasta Bolognese
Chicken Parmesan Baked Spaghetti
Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta
One Pot Mexican Pasta

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Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
Adapted from:  Taste of Home
Yield:  12 servings
Calories per serving:  409


1 package (16 ounces) pasta (I used macaroni)
1and 1/2 pounds ground beef (you can use sausage)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Fresh basil

3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
Sliced white bread, crusts removed



Preheat oven to 400°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot.

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7-9 minutes or until meat is booked through.  Drain.  Stir in sauce, basil to your taste and Italian seasoning. Add to pasta; stir in cheese.  (I never measure cheese, I just eyeball it according to our taste)

In a microwave, melt butter; stir in garlic. Lightly brush one side of bread with garlic butter. Line bottom and sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan with bread slices, trimming to fit and facing buttered sides against pan. Fill with pasta mixture; press firmly to pack down. Sprinkle with more cheese.

Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim.

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