Best Layered Pasta Casserole Recipes

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CHEESY LAYERED GROUND BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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This is a great casserole, it tastes similar to lasagna. You can also top with grated cheese the last 15 minutes of baking if desired, I also like to add in some green bell pepper and dried chili flakes for heat but that is optional.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
fresh sliced mushrooms, any amount (or use canned, drained)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided (or to taste)
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
salt and pepper
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)
4 cups medium noodles (use any kind of pasta you desire, 4 cups measured after cooking)
1 cup cottage cheese or 1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (optional or to taste) or 2 cups cheddar cheese (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a large lasagna dish.
  • Cook the pasta until only firm-tender; drain (it does not have to measure exactly 4 cups cooked, careful not to overcook the pasta as it will cook more in the oven) drain and transfer to a bowl, toss with a couple tablespoons oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, jalapenos (if using) mushrooms and minced garlic until meat is brown and cooked stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce salt and pepper, stir until heated through (you can the sauce for up to 45 minutes on low heat).
  • Spread 1/2 meat sauce on bottom of pan.
  • Spread 1/2 noodles on top of sauce.
  • Top noodles with 1 cup mozza cheese.
  • Mix 1 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread over mozzeralla cheese.
  • Top with remaining tomato sauce, noodles,and remaining mozza cheese.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered for 20 mins, uncover casserole (at this point you can sprinkle with grated mozzeralla or cheddar cheese if desired).
  • Return to oven to bake for another 10-15 mins, or until bubbly.

LAYERED PASTA CASSEROLE



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I found that if you can't get kids to eat spinch then this is a dish for you.. This dish is easy and really good.

Provided by donna clark

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz uncooked penne pasta
8 oz mild italan sausage, casing removed
8 oz ground beef
1 jar(s) ( about 26 oz ) pasta sauce
1 pkg ( 10 oz ) frozen , thawed,chopped spinach ( squeezed dry )
1 c ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1/2 c grated prmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oen to 350. spray 13x9" baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, transfer to prepared dish.
  • 2. In a large skillet heat over med-high heat, sausage and ground beef, cook until browned, stirring to break up meat.Drain fat off meat, Add pasta sauce and mix well. Add half meat sauce to pasta , toss to coat.
  • 3. Combine spinach, ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan.basil and salt in med bowl. spoon small mounds of spinach mixture over pasta mixture, spread evenly with back of spoon . top with remaining meat sauce, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

LAYERED SAUSAGE-PASTA CASSEROLE



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Angel hair pasta gives this otherwise hearty layered sausage casserole its surprisingly airy texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. butter
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1 cup CLASSICO Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place in medium bowl. Add butter; toss until melted. Add egg and Parmesan; mix lightly.
  • Place in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover with sauce.
  • Bake 30 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 13 g

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