Ingredients
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8 ounces pasta
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1 pound ground beef
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salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
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10 ounces tomato soup, canned or homemade
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8 to 10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving about 2 tablespoons pasta water.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and discard grease.
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Place ground beef in a large round casserole dish. Add pasta on top; sprinkle with half the cheese. Pour tomato soup on top; add reserved pasta water and stir everything together well. Cover with foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more.
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Turn on the oven’s broiler and set a rack 6 inches from the heat source. Broil casserole until cheese is browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
Cook’s Note
This is a very adaptable recipe. Add as much cheese as you want and experiment with the timing. My husband had two huge helpings and said it was one of the best ground beef casseroles ever. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 597 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 48g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 597 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium 706mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 448mg | 34% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 741mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
