Description
A hearty and comforting beef pasta casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain any grease.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cooked pasta and meat sauce.
- Pour into a baking dish.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you like.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg