Cheesy and delicious, this baked hamburger casserole is one delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Simple to make, this pasta bake is full of rich and delicious flavors and it’s a great go to for picky eaters!
Cheesy and delicious, this baked hamburger casserole is one delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Simple to make, this pasta bake is full of rich and delicious flavors and it’s a great go to for picky eaters!
Ingredients
- ▢1 pound ground beef
- ▢½ cup diced onion
- ▢½ cup diced bell pepper
- ▢2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢14.5 ounces diced tomatoes drained (1 can)
- ▢2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ▢½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢8 ounces shell pasta
- ▢8 ounces cream cheese room temperature, cut into cubes
- ▢½ cup sour cream
- ▢3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked beef to a paper towel-lined bowl.1 pound ground beef
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté in the leftover fat for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.½ cup diced onion,½ cup diced bell pepper,2 cloves garlic
- Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the drained tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.14.5 ounces diced tomatoes,2 tablespoons tomato paste,1 teaspoon kosher salt,1 teaspoon Italian seasoning,½ teaspoon ground black pepper,1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Meanwhile, boil the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.8 ounces shell pasta
- Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and melted butter to the pasta. Mix well until the pasta is coated.8 ounces cream cheese,½ cup sour cream,3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Spread half of the creamy pasta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients and top with the shredded cheeses.½ cup shredded cheddar cheese,½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through. Broil the cheese for 1-2 minutes if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.Fresh parsley