Description
This beef and pasta casserole feeds your family fast. It uses simple ingredients kids love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain the fat from the pan.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, onion powder, and oregano.
- Combine the beef mixture with the cooked macaroni.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Add hidden veggies like shredded carrots for extra nutrition.
- Freeze this meal before baking for a future dinner.
- Use whole wheat pasta to increase fiber content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
Keywords: beef casserole, kid friendly dinner, easy family meals, pasta bake