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
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.
