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
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 Little Italy in the Bronx Tomato Basil Sauce
For Casserole
- 24 oz Celentano Cavatelli, frozen
- 2 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
For Herb Butter Toast
- 4 slices The Rustik Oven Sourdough Bread
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter Spread
- 2 teaspoons Herbs, chopped
Instructions
For Beef
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In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
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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.
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Add the beef and use a wooden spoon to break it up into pieces. Brown the beef while stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the tomato sauce and mix well. Check for seasoning and make the necessary adjustments.
Assembly
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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In a large baking dish, empty the bag of frozen Celentano Cavatelli. Add the beef and mix well.
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Top with cheese and cover with foil.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese has browned and mixture is bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and enjoy!
For Herb Butter Toast
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Place the butter spread in the microwave for 5 seconds to soften. Add the chopped herbs and mix.
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Toast the bread slices and spread the butter on top.