This was a great base recipe; all of the family really liked it, even my picky 10-year-old son 🙂 I made a couple of changes, just personal preferences.
I added a good dose of Italian seasoning, Emeril seasoning, and used both fresh garlic and garlic powder. I skipped the corn. I put all of the spices in with the meat and onions, placed it all in a bowl when it was done cooking, and used the same pot to boil the noodles.
I cooked the noodles until tender, drained the water out, then re-added the meat mixture back into the pot and cooked it for another few minutes, giving the flavors time to “meld” together.
I added in all of the cheese, mixed it around, and cooked for another few minutes and served it right up! So the entire dish was made on the stovetop; I skipped the oven altogether.
Easy, budget-friendly, and ready in under 1 hour! This easy hamburger casserole recipe has layers of saucy beef, tender noodles, and oodles of melted cheese then baked until bubbly. It’s so good it’s been on the menu at least once a month lately!
Hamburger casserole is one-dish comfort food at its finest. Pasta Shells are mixed with ground beef and then topped with with cheese and baked to bubbly perfection (love this combo – try our baked mac and cheese, too!). Since it doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare, this hearty casserole recipe is perfect for a quick meal on busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 (1lb) box medium pasta shells
- 1lb ground beef
- 2 (10oz) cans tomato soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup water
- garlic, salt & pepper to taste
