Best Savory Italian Noodle Casserole Recipes

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

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I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.-Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SAVORY ITALIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE

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With cheesy, beefy, saucy deliciousness in every bite, this Savory Italian Noodle Casserole is destined to become a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup mostaccioli, uncooked
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat with green peppers and onions in large skillet. Add tomatoes, water, tomato paste and black pepper; mix well.
Layer half each of the pasta. meat sauce and VELVEETA in 13x9-inch baking dish; repeat layers.
Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 18 g