Description
A comforting Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole with hearty beef, tender pasta, and layers of melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as penne or shells)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef with the chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the casserole up to the point of baking, refrigerate, and adjust baking time. Customize with vegetables or gluten-free pasta as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, beef, cheese, comfort food, easy dinner