Millennium Italian Casserole Recipe

Name: Millennium Italian Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. large pasta shells; 8 oz. cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese; 6 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 c. fresh or canned mushrooms, drained and sliced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 c. thinly sliced pepperoni; 2 (6 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese; dried oregano leaves; 1/2 lb. ground beef; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 (12 oz.) pkg. large pasta shells
8 oz. cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese
6 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. fresh or canned mushrooms, drained and sliced
1 green pepper, diced
1 c. thinly sliced pepperoni
2 (6 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese
dried oregano leaves
1/2 lb. ground beef
salt and pepper to taste

1
Cook shells as directed on package; drain.
2
Saute ground beef. Mix cottage cheese, butter and tomato sauce until well blended. Stir in mushrooms and green pepper.
3
Place a layer of cooked shells in bottom of lightly buttered casserole.
4
Cover with a layer of cottage cheese mixture.
5
Top with half of the pepperoni. Place 2 slices of Mozzarella cheese on top.
6
Crumble 1/3 ground beef evenly over cheese.
7
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with Mozzarella cheese on top and ringing with pepperoni slices.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.

675

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. large pasta shells, 8 oz. cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese, 6 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Millennium Italian 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!

Millennium Italian Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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