Ground Beef Casserole
This easy Ground Beef Casserole combines pasta, seasoned beef, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted cheese for a dinner everyone will love!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni noodles
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan over high heat, add the oil and onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and garlic and cook until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking the meat up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Season to taste. Add the pasta, 1 ½ cheese and sauce to the prepared baking dish. Toss to mix. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente so it doesn't become mushy.
- Drain excess grease from the beef before adding the sauce.
- Add extra vegetables to boost nutrition.
- Assemble the casserole ahead of time for easy meal prep.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Use a quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg