Looking for a warm and filling casserole recipe for dinner
tonight? Then check out this cheesy pasta baked with vegetables and ground beef
in just an hour!
Ingredients:
·
1 lb. lean ground beef
·
6 oz. (2 cups) uncooked rigatoni (pasta tubes
with ridges)
·
1 medium onion, chopped
·
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
·
2 garlic cloves, minced
·
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
·
½ teaspoon dried dill weed, if desired
·
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
1.
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with
non-stick cooking spray. In large saucepan, cook rigatoni to desired doneness
as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan.
2.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook ground beef,
onion, bell pepper and garlic until beef is browned and thoroughly cooked,
stirring frequently. Drain.
3.
Add ground beef mixture, tomatoes and dill to
cooked rigatoni; mix well. Pour into sprayed casserole. Cover.
4.
Bake at 375°F. for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle
with cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is
melted.
Happy Cooking ☺
