Hamburger Casserole
A baked dish with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Easy to make, filling, and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta into the beef mixture.
- Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Make it creamier by stirring in sour cream.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunch.
- Substitute turkey or chicken for a lighter version.