Quick Beef And Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Quick Beef And Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef; 1 lb. pasta (elbows or shells); 2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil; 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped thyme; 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground peppercorns

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Do not overcook. Rinse and drain.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon margarine in large nonstick frying pan on medium-high heat.
4
Saute onions until translucent, then remove.
5
Add remaining oil and margarine to pan.
6
Crumble ground beef into pan and brown evenly.
7
Drain tomatoes, reserving juice from one can.
8
Coarsely chop tomatoes. Add onions, tomatoes, basil, thyme, parsley and reserved tomato liquid to pan.
9
Mix well and bring to a simmer; add pasta, salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve immediately.

808

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef, 1 lb. pasta (elbows or shells), 2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick 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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Quick Beef And Pasta Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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