11/06/2026
Creamy Mediterranean Beef & Feta Pasta Bake
Imagine tender, spiced ground beef mingling with al dente pasta in a rich, velvety sauce. Then, we top it all with a blanket of melted cheese and fresh herbs. It is the ultimate comfort food upgrade with a sophisticated twist. The savory meat, the creamy garlic-infused sauce, and that golden, bubbly cheese crust make it impossible to resist. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a meal prep winner that tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (ground lamb works great too for a richer flavor)
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 oz short pasta (fusilli, rotini, or orzo)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown the meat. In a large oven-safe skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small crumbles until it is fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
Add aromatics. Toss in the diced onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the pasta. Add the uncooked pasta and the beef broth to the skillet. Bring it to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Make it creamy. Stir in the heavy cream and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes (or red peppers). Let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pasta.
Cheese it up. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
Broil. Place the skillet under your oven's broiler on high for 3 to 5 minutes. Watch it closely! You want the cheese to be bubbly and golden brown with crispy spots.
Serve. Remove from the oven, garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately while the cheese is still stretching.★This video is generated using AI technology, but all ideas are entirely my own
