There is something perfect about meaty cheesy pasta goodness.
It is really hard to go wrong when you throw those ingredients together into a casserole dish – for this recipe I really wanted to make it extremely simple in measurements ( like 1 pound of pasta) as well as frugal
We actually enjoyed the casserole you see above at my husband’s birthday party and everyone loved it 🙂
Everything you need is above — the “secret” okay not so “secret” ingredient is fresh basil — I remember as a kid loving to pick fresh basil and smell it because it reminded me of pasta dinners my family made.
This dish can be made gluten – free if you exchange the pasta for gluten – free pasta – I highly suggest Mrs.Leepers gluten – free pasta it is my favorite 🙂
You know when you make a good dinner when no one is talking at the dinner table – have you ever noticed that?
My family devoured the casserole in one sitting 🙂 You can choose a different type of pasta but I thought macaroni would be the perfect size – especially the ridges on the pasta it just captures that sauce ( which is something my dad mentions every time we use that type of pasta 😉 )
Here is a VERY BLURRY picture of my husband getting a piece of the casserole
I think the final cost of the casserole was under $6 which is pretty rockin for 6 servings – though my husband ate about 3 servings himself ( I do not know how he does it )
Yum Yum Yum
I really hope you make this recipe and if you do please make sure to comment on this post how you liked it – I love to hear back from you guys!
In a LARGE skillet over medium heat combine the following - pasta, basil, sauce, beef, 2 cups of mozzerella, 1 cup of cheddar, healthy amount of salt and pepper - - mix until all the cheese is melted
Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish - sprinkle the 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes
Enjoy!
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Debbie
I love Mac & Cheese and this makes it even better! Thanks for all the great recipes!
kelly mcgrew
staple in our house now.. thanks Budget Savvy Diva !
Watson
You are too sweet 🙂
Heather Thiel
Oh this will be a regular dish in our house. It’s like a home aid hamburger helper.
I don’t know what made me make this because it was so much like others I have tried. While putting it together I was no more impressed in fact very doubtful because the consistency seemed wrong. I can tell you that I am so glad I made this. My husband has inhaled it each time I have made it. Sooooo good!
Sara
I am glad you made it too 🙂
jennifer
this looks great!!
Kim
Yum! My boyfriend would love this! 🙂
J. Sinclair
Just want to ask if the amount of beef is 1 pound? Thanks! This looks so amazing!
Rosie
I just made it, but used turkey burger and a little extra cheese (about 1 cup additional). The family loved it!
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Shannon
I’m not good at this sort of thing… But is this an easy one to freeze and eat later? At what point do I freeze it? Just follow all steps until I get to “bake 30 min”? And would I put it in the oven directly from the freezer?
Jacqueline
When you say the final cost worked out to $6, do you mean $6 per serving? Because 1lb of ground beef alone cost me $5.81 and that was on sale. And the classico pasta sauce cost $3….. I love the recipe but I have no idea where you got a $6 cost from.
Sara
Where do you live? Ground beef is under $3 per pound and Classico is about $1.25
Leslie
Lol, I was thinking the same thing as Jacqueline. The cheese alone would be more than $6. I’m in Canada though, so that’s likely the difference. ☺
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In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...
What Is the Best Cheese for Mac and Cheese? Sharp cheddar is the overwhelming popular choice, but for extra-creamy results, we think medium cheddar is even better. Other delicious options include Gruyère, smoked Gouda, and Monterey Jack.
Sauce too thick? Stir in a splash of milk and mix until the sauce has loosened up. (This is also a great trick for reheating mac and cheese - if you're microwaving leftovers and the sauce seems to have dried up, stir a splash of milk or half-and-half into the pasta to bring the sauce back to life!)
Hungarian goulash is very similar to beef stew, but there are some differences. While a typical stew consists of slow braising chunks of meat with root vegetables in a seasoned broth, goulash uses spices such as caraway, cumin, paprika, and peppers which really enhance and alter the flavor from a classic beef stew.
At its most basic, goulash is a beef stew. but what a glorious one it is. Elevated by the addition of sweet paprika, which gives it a round, fruity yet slightly acidic flavour and rich red colour. Unlike other beef stews that are thickened with flour, a goulash has a thin sauce – in fact, it can be served as a soup.
So what's inside? Let's talk anatomy: A standard dinner casserole usually includes a protein, a starch, a vegetable, a sauce (or other binding ingredient), and cheese.
Generally, casseroles with grains, rice or pasta that will cook during the baking process are usually covered, for at least part of the time. Casseroles made of cooked ingredients are usually baked uncovered. If you like a crisper, browner top, be sure the casserole is uncovered for at least part of the bake time.
Great mac n' cheese needs one or more cheeses that melt well, and one or more cheeses that bring the flavor. The best melters include monterey jack, fontina, baby swiss, asiago, provolone, mozzarella, and alpine-style. Cheeses for flavor: cheddar, havarti, smoked gouda, gorgonzola, feta and any other of your favorites.
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