Russian Style Macaroni Casserole

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Discover comfort food at its finest with this hearty and flavorful Russian Style Macaroni Casserole. This easy-to-make baked pasta dish combines tender macaroni, savory ground meat, sautéed vegetables, and a rich tomato-sour cream sauce, topped with a generous layer of melted cheese for the ultimate golden crust. Perfectly seasoned with black pepper and a touch of paprika, this casserole delivers layers of classic Russian-inspired flavors in every bite. Ready in just about an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill for a burst of freshness, and serve piping hot for an irresistible family favorite. Keywords: Russian macaroni casserole, baked pasta recipe, ground beef casserole, easy family dinner.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 300 grams dry macaroni pasta
• 500 grams ground beef or pork
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 200 grams sour cream
• 2 egg
• 150 grams, grated hard cheese (like Gouda or Cheddar)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

14 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and grated carrot, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

4. Add the ground beef or pork to the skillet. Cook while breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika, and mix well.

5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs until smooth. This will be the creamy topping for the casserole.

7. Grease a baking dish with butter. Spread half of the cooked macaroni in the bottom of the dish.

8. Layer the meat-and-vegetable mixture over the macaroni, spreading it evenly.

9. Add the remaining macaroni on top of the meat layer.

10. Pour the sour cream and egg mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

11. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the entire casserole evenly.

12. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

13. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

14. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or dill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (257.1g)

Calories		657
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		40.1 g	51%
	Saturated Fat	19.0 g	95%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.8 g
Cholesterol		177 mg	59%
Sodium		619 mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate		45.0 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	2.6 g	9%
	Total Sugars	6.2 g
Protein		30.9 g	62%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	3%
Calcium		274 mg	21%
Iron		3.3 mg	19%
Potassium		500 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2164 cal (54.4%%)

Protein: 739 cal (18.6%%)

Carbs: 1078 cal (27.1%%)