Husband Budget Casserole (Printable Version)
Cheesy, beefy layers and soft noodles make this filling baked meal that won't break the bank.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups cooked pasta (elbow or rotini), drained
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 can (10 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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Black pepper, as much as you like
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Salt, as much as you want
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 small onion, chopped up
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1 pound ground beef
→ Garnish
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A little chopped fresh parsley if you like
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Now take your dish out of the oven, throw on some parsley if you want, and enjoy while it’s still hot.
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Pop it back in, but leave the foil off. Bake around ten minutes until the top is golden and melted.
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Throw a sheet of foil over the top and bake for about twenty minutes. That’ll get everything nice and hot.
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Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella over everything so you get gooey cheese in every bite.
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Do the same thing again—pasta on the bottom, beef and sauce on top, another round of cheddar sprinkled all over.
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Toss half the pasta into your greased baking dish. Spread on half of your beefy sauce, then top with cheddar.
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Once your beef’s cooked, toss in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dump in the tomato sauce, soup, and sour cream, then mix until it’s smooth and heated through.
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Heat up a big pan on medium. Cook your ground beef with the diced onion until the meat’s browned and onions are soft. Make sure to drain off the grease.
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Flip your oven on to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil up a 9 by 13 dish so nothing sticks, then set it aside.
# Additional Notes:
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Want a lighter dish? Use ground chicken or turkey. You can also swap in cream of chicken for the mushroom soup if that's what you've got.