Easy Pasta Casserole

Health score
27%
Easy Pasta Casserole
35 min.
6
507kcal

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Easy Pasta Casserole: A Delicious and Versatile Dish

If you're looking for a hearty, comforting meal that's easy to prepare and can serve as a side dish, lunch, or main course, look no further than this Easy Pasta Casserole. This casserole is packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of lean ground beef, fresh mushrooms, and a rich spaghetti sauce, all layered with pasta and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. With a caloric breakdown of 27.25% protein, 17.45% fat, and 55.3% carbs, it's a well-rounded dish that will satisfy your cravings and feed a crowd.

The best part about this recipe is its versatility. Whether you're planning a casual weeknight dinner, a potluck, or a family gathering, this pasta casserole is sure to be a hit. It's a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and comforting dish that everyone will enjoy. So, grab your frying pan, oven, pot, and baking pan, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • ounces mushrooms fresh sliced
  • ounces mushrooms fresh sliced
  • pound ground beef lean
  • pound soup noodles 
  • cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 32 ounce pasta sauce 
  • 1.3 cups stewed tomatoes italian-style

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. In a large skillet, brown the beef until no longer pink; drain off grease.
  5. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes to beef and simmer for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
  6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, pour in beef and tomato mixture and add pasta; mix well.
  7. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories507kcal
Protein27.25%
Fat17.45%
Carbs55.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.67
Glycemic Load
25.94
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
29.399565126585%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:506.77kcal
25.34%
Fat:9.9g
15.24%
Saturated Fat:4.48g
27.99%
Carbohydrates:70.64g
23.55%
Net Carbohydrates:64.67g
23.51%
Sugar:10.96g
12.18%
Cholesterol:61.62mg
20.54%
Sodium:1009.33mg
43.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.82g
69.63%
Selenium:72.36µg
103.38%
Vitamin B3:10.06mg
50.32%
Phosphorus:475.11mg
47.51%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.75%
Zinc:6.28mg
41.83%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.69%
Copper:0.75mg
37.63%
Vitamin B12:2.15µg
35.82%
Potassium:1243.77mg
35.54%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.32%
Iron:5.4mg
30%
Vitamin B5:2.5mg
24.97%
Magnesium:96.29mg
24.07%
Fiber:5.97g
23.9%
Vitamin C:16.37mg
19.84%
Vitamin E:2.96mg
19.71%
Vitamin A:872.25IU
17.44%
Calcium:158.44mg
15.84%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.11%
Folate:47.81µg
11.95%
Vitamin K:6.24µg
5.94%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.01%
Source:Allrecipes