Hamburger Casserole with Noodles
Baked with noodles, ground beef, seasonings, cheese, and vegetables, this hamburger casserole recipe goes together in minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups dry egg noodles cooked; rotini, penne, or shells also work
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 14 ounce can of diced Italian-style tomatoes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese divided in half
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles to al dente, about 7 minutes in boiling water, then drain and set aside. They finish cooking in the oven, so pull them while they still have some bite.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until it is almost done, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.
- Add the onion and green pepper to the skillet and cook about 4 minutes, then add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet, add salt and pepper to taste, and cook together for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
- Put the egg noodles in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour the ground beef mixture on top. Add in the peas, carrots, corn, and half of the cheese. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes in the oven, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe can be assembled ahead of time the night before and popped in the oven when you are ready to bake it.
- Ground beef can be cooked ahead of time in larger batches and frozen until you need it. Add the ground beef where indicated and continue the recipe as written.
- To test your pasta for al dente, take a bite of the pasta a minute or two before the package instructions indicate it should be done. When you bite into it, and your teeth feel some resistance, but the pasta is still tender, your pasta is al dente.
- Both cans go into the skillet with their liquid. Tested as written, the filling stays saucy and the noodles do not dry out, even after resting 15 minutes before serving.
- To freeze, cool completely and pack in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge, then warm through in a 375°F oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1691IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 4mg
