Lauren'S Favorite Dinner

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Lauren's Favorite Dinner is a comforting baked pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, rich brown gravy, marinara sauce, and creamy cheese, all layered over tender pasta. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it combines savory flavors with melty mozzarella for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground sirloin
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 jar brown gravy
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/4 c. white wine
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • dash of salt
  • dash of pepper
  • dash of garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan; add chopped onion and cook until semi-translucent.
  2. Add ground sirloin; cook until browned.
  3. Pour in a jar of brown gravy and marinara sauce; mix thoroughly while heating.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer; stir in heavy cream and white wine.
  5. Combine the meat sauce with cooked pasta and transfer to a baking pan.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

661 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 50g 64% DV
Carbs 30.8g 11% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11311.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 362mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 75.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 173.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 3% DV
Calcium 269mg 21% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

🍽 Looking for more dinner ideas? Take our Dinner Quiz for personalized recipe suggestions →
Dinner Ideas Hub
American recipes → Vegetarian recipes → Dairy recipes → Dinner recipes → All recipes →