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.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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.

Millennium Italian Casserole

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions