Description
A unique and delicious bake combining cornbread and pasta with a savory meat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 8 oz pasta (penne or elbow)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes and marinara sauce to the meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and mix well. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix Jiffy cornbread mix, honey, milk, and egg until well combined.
- Pour cornbread batter evenly over the pasta mixture in the baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cornbread is golden and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground meat with a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian version.
- Add chopped jalapeños to the cornbread batter for a spicy kick.
- Use gluten-free pasta and cornbread mix to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg