Best Ground Beef Casserole
Hearty baked casserole with ground beef, pasta, sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cooked pasta rotini, penne or sliced potatoes
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce (or 2 cups tomato sauce)
- 1 cup sour cream or ricotta
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: bell peppers mushrooms, corn, spinach
Instructions
- Brown beef with onion and garlic.
- Stir in sauce, seasoning, and pasta.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake until bubbly.
- Rest briefly and serve.
Notes
- Drain the beef well
- Cook pasta al dente
- Let it rest before slicing
- Freezer-friendly meal