Description
A hearty and comforting casserole with ground beef, pasta, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta, such as elbow macaroni
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain off any grease.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and water.
- Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables, like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg