Hamburger Casserole
Cheesy, deliciously seasoned beef mixed with noodles, Hamburger Casserole is a kid-friendly dinner that is low on time and high in flavor!
Servings 6
Calories 616kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 32 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, saute the onion until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and brown completely. Add in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the drained pasta and stir to combine completely. Add 1 cup of cheese and mix until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Pour into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Serve hot with parsley as garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 1126mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 953IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 6mg