Description
Simple Ground Beef Casserole is a quick and comforting dish made with ground beef, pasta, and melted cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, combining hearty flavors and pantry staples for a delicious family meal. Keywords: Simple Ground Beef Casserole, ground beef pasta bake, easy casserole recipe, weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the cooked pasta and beef mixture. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the casserole for extra nutrition.
- Use any type of pasta you prefer, such as penne or rigatoni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg