Ingredients for Hearty Pasta Casserole
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Fresh Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Ground Beef
- Canned Stewed Tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- Dried Basil
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Hearty Pasta Casserole
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, slice 8 ounces cremini mushrooms and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 finely chopped shallots and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and 1 pound ground beef to the saucepan. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their juice, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon dried basil, and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat. Add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
56g
Carbs
22g
