Beefy Pasta Casserole
A quick and easy casserole that layers ground beef, creamy tomato sauce, pasta, and cheese, then bakes until bubbly and golden. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cooked pasta elbow or rotini
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook beef and onion until browned.
- Drain and season.
- Stir in tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream.
- Layer half of pasta, beef mixture, and cheddar in dish. Repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/beefy-pasta-casserole/
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking. Just add an extra 5–10 minutes to the baking time.
- Variation: Feel free to swap the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of celery for a different flavor.