Ingredients
Scale
Before you start, gather these simple ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup chopped bell peppers or 1 cup sliced mushrooms for extra veggies
Feel free to swap in ground turkey for beef or use any cheese you have on hand—because home cooking is all about making it work with what’s available.
Instructions
Let’s dive into making this comforting dish:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture, stirring well to combine everything.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving—a tip from my kitchen where patience is often tested by eager little hands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Casserole Dinner, recipe, cooking, food
