Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
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4.6
Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
Description
Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole starts by cooking rotelle pasta to al dente, providing a firm bite that holds up during baking. The beef is cooked with onions and garlic, then simmered in tomato paste or marinara with diced tomatoes and Dijon mustard, adding a mild tang and depth. Salt and pepper season the mixture finely.
Mixing the meat sauce with pasta creates a cohesive filling base. Topping this with shredded cheddar and baking until melted produces a layer of creamy, gooey cheese that contrasts with the savory filling. The final sprinkle of chopped dill pickles adds a crisp, slightly sour note that brightens the dish.
This casserole offers a straightforward way to enjoy cheeseburger flavors in a comforting baked dish, suitable for casual weeknight dinners. It requires basic ingredients yet brings a satisfying balance of creamy, meaty, and tangy tastes baked in one pan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotelle pasta 6 oz, uncooked, any kind will work fine
- 1 lb ground beef 90% lean, lean
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 cup marinara sauce
- 28 oz diced tomatoes or 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups cheddar cheese reduced fat, grated
- 1/4 cup dill pickles chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente (about 5-7 minutes) and drain well.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until lightly golden and soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste or marinara sauce and tomatoes and mustard. Allow to cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- After the pasta and meat are cooked Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish. Top with the cheddar cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheesy is fully melted and the casserole is boiling in the edges. Remove from oven and Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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