Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small onions, peeled and quartered; 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound extra-lean ground sirloin; 3 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock; 6 tablespoons sliced fresh basil, divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat chiocciole or rigatoni (such as Bionaturae); 1 (26.46-ounce) carton strained tomatoes (such as Pomi); 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

2 small onions, peeled and quartered
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound extra-lean ground sirloin
3 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
6 tablespoons sliced fresh basil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat chiocciole or rigatoni (such as Bionaturae)
1 (26.46-ounce) carton strained tomatoes (such as Pomi)
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

1
Place onions in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add carrots; pulse until finely chopped.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Heat a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion mixture; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add beef; cook 5 minutes. Stir in stock, 4 tablespoons basil, tomato paste, vinegar, pasta, and tomatoes. Bring mixture to a boil; cook 13 minutes or until pasta is almost done, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4
Arrange mozzarella over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano; bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until pasta is done. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small onions, peeled and quartered, 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole

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