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Ground Beef Casserole
This Ground Beef Casserole is the best way to get a delicious dinner on the table fast! This recipe is straightforward and simple! The pasta is loaded with flavor, with plenty of savory meat sauce to cover each and every bite of pasta. (No dry pasta here!) This is something you can make ahead of time and pop in the oven for a quick family meal or dinner for guests! Be sure to check out my PRO TIPS below, you’ll be glad you did!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic. Drain grease. Add tomato paste and beef broth. Add sauce mixture (Marinara, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, oregano, basil, parsley, and mustard powder). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer, uncovered, while you boil pasta to al dente. Stir Parmesan and a little mozzarella into the sauce. Add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Broil at 450° for 1-2 minutes if desired. Serve with Garlic Bread with Cheese!
Make Ahead Method
Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than al dente to ensure the pasta isn’t overcooked when reheated. Assemble the casserole as outlined and place it in a casserole dish. Let it cool first, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers freeze well. (Be sure not to overcook the pasta.)
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9 x 13 inch baking dish- The perfect size for this recipe. Box cheese grater – Definitely make this with freshly grated cheese, as it melts so much better than packaged shredded cheese. 1 quart measuring cup with a spout– This is what I use to combine the sauce ingredients at the beginning. The spout makes it easy to add it in small splashes. Pasta Strainer– I have this one and love it. Measuring Spoons– I have these magnetic ones which stay nice and organized in my utensil drawer.
