Cheesy Layered Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole

Name: Cheesy Layered Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a large lasagna dish.
3
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.
4
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).
5
Spread 1/2 meat sauce on bottom of pan.
6
Spread 1/2 noodles on top of sauce.
7
Top noodles with 1 cup mozza cheese.
8
Mix 1 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
9
Spread over mozzeralla cheese.
10
Top with remaining tomato sauce, noodles,and remaining mozza cheese.
11
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
12
Bake, covered for 20 mins, uncover casserole (at this point you can sprinkle with grated mozzeralla or cheddar cheese if desired).
13
Return to oven to bake for another 10-15 mins, or until bubbly.

2237

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

195

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional), 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Layered Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!