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Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

Ground Beef Casserole Recipe
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A comforting and flavorful Ground Beef Casserole with a rich marinara sauce, creamy cheese, and tender penne pasta. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 32 oz. marinara sauce
  • ½ cup half and half (can sub heavy cream)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard powder

Casserole

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • Salt/pepper to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • ¾ lb. penne pasta

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with onions and garlic until browned.
  4. Add Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, and prepared sauce. Simmer.
  5. Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente.
  6. Combine: Mix Parmesan and ¼ cup mozzarella into sauce. Add drained pasta.
  7. Bake: Transfer to casserole dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Broil: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
  9. Serve: Garnish with parsley and let stand before serving.

Notes

  • Choose a high-quality marinara sauce for best flavor.
  • Use low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella for optimal melting.
  • Variety of pasta shapes like ziti or rigatoni can be used.
  • Additional veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms can be added.
  • Make ahead and storage instructions provided for convenience.

Nutrition

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