Best Kittencals Ground Beef Mushroom Pasta Casserole Recipes

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KITTENCAL'S LAYERED GROUND BEEF-PENNE CASSEROLE



Kittencal's Layered Ground Beef-Penne Casserole image

I have stated the chili flakes as optional you may omit or adjust to heat level, this casserole may be fully prepared and refrigerated until ready to bake, you your own favorite pasta sauce for this

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Penne

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 lb) package dry penne pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 (250 g) container philadelphia roasted red pepper cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or use bulk Italian sausage meat, spicy or mild)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste)
1 (26 ounce) jar meatless pasta sauce
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4-1/3 cup water (use only if needed)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (can use more if desired)
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided (can use more)

Steps:

  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the penne pasta in boiling water until just bendable (do not overcook the pasta until soft as it will cook more in the oven) drain well, then place the hot pasta into a large bowl.
  • Mix in butter until melted, then mix in the softened cream cheese; set aside.
  • In a skillet cook the ground beef with garlic and chili flakes until no longer pink; drain fat then continue to cook until browned.
  • Add in pasta sauce and mushrooms; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally, and season with salt and pepper to taste (if you find that the mixture is too thick add in 1/4 cup water and continue simmering for another 10 minutes).
  • TO ASSEMBLE; spread HALF the meat sauce into baking dish, then top with all the penne pasta mixture, sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the pasta, then 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Dollup remaining meat sauce on top then spread out using a spoon.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the meat sauce, then 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes or until completely heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.7, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 1129.8, Carbohydrate 77.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 43.4

ZITI CASSEROLE WITH GROUND BEEF AND MUSHROOMS RECIPE



Ziti Casserole With Ground Beef and Mushrooms Recipe image

A delicious pasta casserole recipe, our ziti bake is made with a creamy tomato sauce, cheese, and ground beef.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Pasta

Time 47m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces ziti or other large tubular pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 bell pepper (chopped)
4 to 6 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 jar (25 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or a combination of mozzarella and cheddar

Steps:

  • Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water following package directions. Drain and rinse with hot water.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Add onion, green pepper, and mushrooms and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce, cream of mushroom soup , and diced tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until hot. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread half of the pasta in the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the sauce over the pasta, then top with half of the cheese. Repeat layers with the remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1078 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

KITTENCAL'S GROUND BEEF-MUSHROOM PASTA CASSEROLE



Kittencal's Ground Beef-Mushroom Pasta Casserole image

I have listed the water as optional if you are using a thick rich prepared pasta sauce then add it in, adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level, for ease --- for ease I have canned mushrooms listed you may of coarse use fresh sauteed if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dry pasta (or use half of a 500 gram package, use penne or ziti pasta)
1 lb ground beef (or use 1/2 pound each ground beef and bulk Italian sausage)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to taste)
4 1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce
1/2 cup water (optional)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 (10 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium pot cook the ground beef with onion until no longer pink; drain all fat.
  • Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add in 4-1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes stirring occasionally (if you find that the sauce is too thick add in water and continue cooking for another 20 minutes).
  • Season with more salt if desired and black pepper about halfway through cooking.
  • Meanwhile in a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water until about halfway cooked, leave fairly firm do not cook until soft as the pasta will cook more in the oven) drain and place into a large bowl.
  • Add in the meat sauce, two cans drained mushrooms and 2 cups mozzarella cheese; mix until well combined.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 35-40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) mozzarella cheese and return to oven uncovered for another 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 1285.9, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 16.1, Protein 31

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS



Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs image

Cooking the meatballs in simmering pasta sauce will not only add so much extra flavor to the sauce the meatballs will be melt-in-your-mouth tender, you may of course oven-bake the meatballs for about 25 minutes, --- don't be afraid to add in more Parmesan cheese and a little more milk, there is no need to measure exactly, this recipe is pretty much foolproof, leftover cooked meatballs make a wonderful pizza topping just slice thinly and freeze until ready to use ----- these also make wonderful juicy burgers shaped into patties-- for more of my tried and true recipes check out my food blog at www.kittencalskitchen.com

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (a mixture of 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork will work well also)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or use enough to hold the meat together (no dry breadcrumbs? just soak 3 slices of bread in the 1/3 )
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, I use 2 teaspoons seasoned salt)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup milk (can use up to 1/2 cup milk)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, or to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
  • Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
  • Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
  • After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
  • **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1312.6, Fat 84.2, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 469.4, Sodium 2615.7, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 107.2

KITTENCAL'S BAKED BEANS AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



Kittencal's Baked Beans and Ground Beef Casserole image

This is one of my family's favorite baked bean recipes, it's an easy recipe but big on flavor, and you can adjust all ingredients to taste ;-) The grated cheddar cheese is optional but I like to sprinkle it on towards the end of baking. I have even added in cooked el dente macaroni pasta.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finaly chopped
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 large celery rib, chopped (optional)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 finely chopped jalapeno (seeds removed) (optional)
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
6 -8 slices cooked bacon (diced)
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans in tomato sauce (or use a 14-ounce can)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4-1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and black pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt)
2 -3 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional) or 2 -3 cups mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in onions, celery and green pepper and jalapeno peppers (if using) cook stirring for about 5-6 minutes or until softened.
  • Add in the garlic and ground beef; cook breaking up the beef with a fork or wooden spoon, cook for about 6 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink; drain off fat from the skillet.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using) cooked diced bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, barbecue sauce, molasses, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; mix well to combine.
  • At this point you can adjust ingredients to taste, then season with salt and black pepper (you can add in a little water if the mixture is too thick).
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or an oval baking dish.
  • Transfer the mixture into dish.
  • Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese (if using).
  • Return to oven to bake another 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 1212.2, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 24.3, Protein 33.9

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