Description
Husband Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and fills your belly. With layers of savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and hearty pasta, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Experience the blissful flavors with every bite and create lasting memories around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups short pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers or zucchini (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add canned tomatoes and spices; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and combine with the meat mixture.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture followed by one cup of cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg