Ground Beef Casserole l The Recipe Rebel

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Ingredients
Ground Beef Casserole Sauce
▢1 lb lean ground beef
▢1 onion (finely chopped)
▢1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
▢2 cloves garlic (minced)
▢1 teaspoon dried oregano
▢½ teaspoon paprika
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢½ teaspoon ground mustard
▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢3 cups tomato pasta sauce (marinara)
▢½ cup water
Pasta
▢1 lb dried egg noodles or rotini (454 grams)
▢1 cup reserved pasta water
▢4 oz cream cheese (cubed, room temperature)
▢¼ cup cream (any kind)
▢2 cups shredded cheese (marble, mozza or cheddar)
Instructions
Ground Beef Casserole Sauce
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion and pepper until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and ground mustard and cook 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the pasta sauce and water. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes while you cook the pasta.
Pasta
*Preheat the oven to 400 degrees if baking right away. You can also prep to bake later (instructions below).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente (or even a touch less -- we will be baking it yet!).
Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Remove from the pot.
In the same pot, add the cream cheese and cream, cooking and stirring over medium heat until melted. Add the pasta and ½ cup pasta water, stirring to coat.
Add as much of the remaining pasta water as needed to make the pasta nice and saucy.
Spread the pasta into a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish. Top with the sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
*To bake later, prepare up to the point of pouring on the sauce but do not add the cheese. Let cool 15 minutes then cool in the fridge until cold, sprinkle with cheese, and cover with foil. Refrigerate up to 4 days before baking and serving.

[@omaerin3529]

Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe.

[@notmebutyou8350]

That looks really good!! 🙂

[@LesMorrisracing]

Awesome Ash