This hamburger casserole is cozy, cheesy, and full of hearty flavor. Tender pasta, beef, and veggies bake together in a rich tomato sauce for an easy family favorite.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Cheesy and savory with tender noodles, seasoned beef, and a rich tomato sauce for the perfect cozy bite.
- Prep Note: This casserole can easily be assembled ahead of time and baked later (more information below).
- Swaps: Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Serving Suggestion: Add garlic bread and a Caesar salad for a simple, complete meal.
This recipe has been sponsored by McCormick
Ingredient Tips
- Pasta: Rotini twists are perfect for catching all that savory sauce. No rotini? Fusilli, penne, or egg noodles work well, too. Cook just to al dente for the best texture after baking.
- Lean Ground Beef: Use lean ground beef and be sure to drain well after browning. You can swap in ground turkey, Italian sausage, or chicken for a tasty twist.
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables: Use any blend you like; I use a blend with carrots, peas, corn, and green beans. Cooking them in the pasta water makes for a fast meal!
- Sauce: This simple sauce gets its flavor from pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and classic herbs like oregano, basil, and garlic. Use store-bought or homemade sauce and season to taste.
- Shredded Cheese: Any cheese will work in this recipe! A pre-shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese blend is a great (and easy) option.
How to Make Hamburger Casserole
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, add the sauce ingredients, and simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta. Add the frozen vegetables in the last few minutes (full recipe below).
- Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. Top with cheese and bake until bubbly.
Storing Leftovers
- Leftovers can be covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Freeze portions before or after baking, wrapped tightly in foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed in the recipe.
Easy Weeknight Casseroles
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini or medium pasta
- 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can pasta sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes or petite diced tomatoes, lightly drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini al dente according to package directions. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the boiling water for the last minute of cooking time.
- Meanwhile, heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet, cooking until no pink remains. Drain any grease. Stir in the oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine the sauce, pasta, and vegetables. Spread into a 2.5 QT casserole dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or just until heated through and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Keep leftover hamburger casserole covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freeze portions before or after baking, wrapped tightly in foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 490 | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2682IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beef, Casserole, Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
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Your food looks delicious.
Thanks Sharon! Have fun cooking!
Loved this!!! Whole family loved it!
I am so glad your family enjoyed the casserole Erika!
Could you put this over mashed potatoes instead of using pasta?
That sounds like a delicious idea Shelley!
Great recipe, thank you! The whole family enjoyed it.
I am thrilled that your family enjoyed this casserole Sue!
Would love to try your recipes
I hope you find many you will enjoy Nancy!
Looking forward to trying a lot of these recipes!!!
There are so many good ones to try Rhonda. Have fun cooking!
Sounds yummy . I’ll give it a try.
It’s super tasty Heidi. Enjoy it!
Can I use elbow noodles instead of egg noodles?
Hi Beth, that should be fine!
Sure hope this turns out ok…with chaos in my house didnt read the 3 cups noodles part and used a whole package lol. I was wondering why it was filling the 3 qt casserole dish when the recipe called for a 2.5 qt. Lol. Such is life. Smells good!
I’m sure it will still be delicious Dana! And more for leftovers…bonus!!
Made this very good ,next time going to try tomatoes with chilies ,my husband likes a bit of spice,we did like this dish a lot
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Janet!
Quick easy and turned out great!
I am so glad you enjoyed the casserole Jan!
Can this be made in a 9x13inch casserole dish?
That should be fine Marcella.
I didn’t have any diced tomatoes on hand so I substituted a can of rotel chilis. It definitely gave it a kick! Delicious simple recipe!
That sounds like a really great substitution Tracy!
My husband had a small stroke a month ago, and I have been very busy since, and this casserole was everything you said about it. Quick, easy, and very good. It will go in the recipe file for keeps.
I am so glad u enjoyed this easy casserole recipe Anne. I hope your husband has a speedy recovery. Please take care Anne!
Delicious!
So glad you loved it Catherine!
Can you make this without crushed tomatoes?
Sure you can. The tomatoes add a lot of flavor and substance to the base of this sauce so might like to up the pasta sauce a little bit.
I am sorry but this recipe didn’t work for us, I would have rather made a lasagna. I would not remake this.
Sorry this didn’t work out for you Nikki, our family loved it!
Delicious!!!! A new favorite for my family! Keep the greatness coming!
I’m so glad your family loved it Becky!
Your style of cooking is right up my alley and speaks to my heart! Thank you for all the lovely recipes!
Enjoy Arlene!
Yummy