CHEESY LAYERED GROUND BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a great casserole, it tastes similar to lasagna. You can also top with grated cheese the last 15 minutes of baking if desired, I also like to add in some green bell pepper and dried chili flakes for heat but that is optional.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a large lasagna dish.
- Cook the pasta until only firm-tender; drain (it does not have to measure exactly 4 cups cooked, careful not to overcook the pasta as it will cook more in the oven) drain and transfer to a bowl, toss with a couple tablespoons oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, jalapenos (if using) mushrooms and minced garlic until meat is brown and cooked stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce salt and pepper, stir until heated through (you can the sauce for up to 45 minutes on low heat).
- Spread 1/2 meat sauce on bottom of pan.
- Spread 1/2 noodles on top of sauce.
- Top noodles with 1 cup mozza cheese.
- Mix 1 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Spread over mozzeralla cheese.
- Top with remaining tomato sauce, noodles,and remaining mozza cheese.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, covered for 20 mins, uncover casserole (at this point you can sprinkle with grated mozzeralla or cheddar cheese if desired).
- Return to oven to bake for another 10-15 mins, or until bubbly.
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Arpita Sen
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the ground beef mixture and it was much better. Overall, it was a good recipe.
arin islam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ground beef, but this casserole was really good! The cheese and pasta layers were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Ramesh Rimal
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and it turned out great! I used a whole wheat pasta and it was still delicious. My whole family loved it.
Rabbi Chowdhury
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
BOLT GAMING
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the ground beef mixture and it was much better. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Jean-Luc Leblanc
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ground beef, but this casserole was really good! The cheese and pasta layers were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Thella Thabang
[email protected]This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used a gluten-free pasta and it was still delicious. My whole family loved it.
Sabrina Sumair
[email protected]I made this casserole last night and it was delicious! I used a whole wheat pasta and added some chopped spinach to the ground beef mixture. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Chapak Lala
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! My kids loved the cheesy pasta layer and my husband raved about the flavorful ground beef. It was easy to make and didn't take too long either. I will definitely be making this again.