Best Pasta Beef And Cheese Casserole Recipes

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CHEESY BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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Hearty comfort food that's EASY and IRRESISTIBLE!! Cheesy pasta and ground beef coated in marinara sauce and topped with more CHEESE!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil, optional
1 pound lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced small
1 medium/large red bell pepper, diced small
3 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
one 26-ounce jar marinara or pasta sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
fresh basil or parsley, optional for garnishing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, to a large Dutch oven, optionally add the olive oil (my beef was very lean and the oil was necessary), beef, onion, red pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and vegetables have softened; stir frequently and crumble the beef while it cooks; do not drain.
  • Add the garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture, add the marinara, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir to combine until the cheese has melted.
  • Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over the top.
  • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted on top.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 59 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 863 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

CHEESY BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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Yield 6 servings (about 1 1/4 cups per serv.)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 pound lean ground beef (7% fat or less)
4 cups cooked whole wheat penne (about 2 1/4 cups dry)
2 cups low fat marinara sauce (2g fat or less)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, zucchini, garlic and red pepper flakes-- cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened-- about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside. Add the beef to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned- 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any accumulated oil and discard. Add the cooked vegetables, penne and sauce to the pan and mix to combine. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot and bubbly- 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve.

PASTA CASSEROLE



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A pasta casserole made with red sauce, ground beef, onions, bell pepper, pepperoni, and cheese.

Provided by Macy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces dry fusilli/spiral pasta
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
48 ounces canned tomato sauce
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain.
  • Combine in a 9x13 inch casserole dish: pasta, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce and pepperoni; blend well. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 750.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

PASTA BEEF AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Wanted a quick and easy meal, I created this dish with ingredients I had on hand.

Provided by Judy Wisniewski @danalex2

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound(s) whole wheat rotini pasta
1/2 cup(s) white wine
1/2 cup(s) chopped onions
3 clove(s) chopped garlic
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 pound(s) ground beef
4 - italian sausage, cooked
1 cup(s) tomato sauce
8 ounce(s) cream cheese
1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese
2 cup(s) cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven 375, add 1 tbs of olive oil on the bottom of a large casserole dish, bring to boil a pot of salted water add the pasta
  • Finley chop the onion and garlic, add 2 tbs of olive oil to a large frying pan add the onion, cook for a minute add garlic cook until fragrant add the ground beef and brown
  • Chop the sausage in small pieces, add to fry pan, once the beef is cooked remove from the pan to a paper towel drain the grease.
  • cook the pasta al denti, reserve one cup of the pasta water, drain and put pasta in a large bowl set aside
  • To the frying pan after the beef & grease is removed add the wine & cream cheese, whisk until smooth, add the ricotta cheese, continuing whisking, add the tomato sauce, salt pepper & Italian seasoning to make a nice pink sauce
  • In a large bowl add the pasta, ground meat, sauce and 1 1/2 cups on the cheddar cheese, mix well, if it seems dry add the reserved pasta water, dump it all into the oiled casserole dish, sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20-30 mins enjoy!!

CHEESY LAYERED GROUND BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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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

2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
fresh sliced mushrooms, any amount (or use canned, drained)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided (or to taste)
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
salt and pepper
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)
4 cups medium noodles (use any kind of pasta you desire, 4 cups measured after cooking)
1 cup cottage cheese or 1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (optional or to taste) or 2 cups cheddar cheese (optional or to taste)

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.

QUESO BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



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It's everything you love about burritos, plus an extra-cheesy twist, in a crowd-sized casserole instead of tortillas. Seasoned ground beef, rice and creamy queso sauce combine to create a dish that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
4 cups cooked white rice
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onions, bell pepper and jalapeño chile over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Add flour, taco seasoning mix and salt; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, scraping bottom of pan. Heat to boiling; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add Velveeta™ cheese and 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Stir in rice and green chiles.
  • Pour rice mixture into baking dish; spread evenly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

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