Ground Beef Casserole
This homemade casserole is loaded with ground beef, pasta, and 3 different kinds of cheese in a flavorful tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large white onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces pasta sauce (or tomato sauce)
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish if desired)
- 12 ounces medium pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more to taste)
Steps
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Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large deeps skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat.
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Break up the canned tomatoes with your hands. Add (including the juices) to the ground beef along with pasta sauce, sugar, and Italian seasoning.
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Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in half of the parsley, taste, and season with salt & pepper.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, do not rinse.
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Mix sour cream, cottage cheese, egg, basil, remaining parsley, and grated parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
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Add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
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Layer half of the pasta, top with all sour cream mixture, the remaining pasta and the meat sauce.
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Top with mozzarella cheese and cover.
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Bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| lean ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| large white onion | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| pasta sauce | 15 ounces | - | - |
| canned whole tomatoes | 28 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 33.600 |
| granulated sugar | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| Italian seasoning | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| chopped fresh parsley | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| medium pasta | 12 ounces | - | - |
| sour cream | 1 cup | - | - |
| cottage cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| egg | 1 | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| dried basil | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| shredded mozzarella cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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