Football Casserole
Get ready to score a culinary touchdown with this hearty and flavorful Football Casserole, the ultimate comfort food for game days or weeknight dinners. Packed with savory ground beef, tender pasta, and a robust tomato-based sauce seasoned with Italian herbs, this baked dish is topped with layers of gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheese for the perfect cheesy finish. Quick and easy to assemble, this casserole comes together in just 50 minutes, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser for families or hungry football fans. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve it straight from the oven for an irresistibly bubbly and satisfying meal. Perfect as a one-pan dish, this recipe combines simple ingredients with bold flavors and guarantees a touchdown at every table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 3 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (including their juice), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, letting the flavors combine.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the beef and tomato mixture. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the pasta mixture into the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta layer.
Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top as a garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.8 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.3 g | 516% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 5708 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.2 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 208.6 g | 417% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2707 mg | 208% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2396 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
