Ingredients for Bare Cupboard Casserole
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 pound dry pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus additional 1/4 cup per serving for topping
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (if using regular tomatoes instead of Roma)
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How to Make Bare Cupboard Casserole
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, brown 1 pound of ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the pot and sauté with the beef until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in 1 packet (about 1 ounce) Lawry's Taco Seasoning (or your favorite brand/homemade), 1 cup of water, 1 (28 ounce) can of diced Roma tomatoes (or 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes + 2 tablespoons ketchup if using regular tomatoes), and the cooked pasta.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and broken down slightly.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) until melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately, topped with an additional 1/4 cup of shredded cheese per serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
38g
Fat
108g
Carbs
20g
