Easy Tomato Beef Country Casserole Recipe
This savory and comforting casserole combines tender beef with a rich tomato sauce, layered with pasta and topped with melted cheese for a hearty meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef lean
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz uncooked pasta penne or fusilli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the beef sauce, and then half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg