4.0 from 9 votes
Cheesy Beef and Pasta Casserole
Get your forks ready! This Cheesy Beef and Pasta Casserole is loaded with flavor! The perfect comfort food that's ready in minutes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 541 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Others
Ingredients
For Beef
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt + pepper
- 24 oz Tomato Sauce
For Casserole
- 24 oz Cavatelli, frozen
- 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
For Beef
- In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the beef and use a wooden spoon to break it up into pieces. Brown the beef while stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomato sauce and mix well. Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments.
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Assembly
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large baking dish, empty the bag of frozen Celentano Cavatelli. Add the beef and mix well.
- Top with cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese has browned and mixture is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
710mg
(30%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 710mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.