Italian Casserole

By Dinnerfy

Italian Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish made with ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. It is a perfect choice for those following a KETO or Low Carb diet. This casserole is packed with Italian flavors and topped with melted cheese, making it a comforting and satisfying meal. It is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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🍖 KETO
💪🏻 Low Carb
Italian
Casserole
Tomato Sauce
Cheese
Herbs

15 mins

30 mins

Nutritional Value

Protein - 25g
Fat - 15g
Carbohydrates - 20g

Ingredients

Total: 11Serves: 4
1 lb Ground Beef
Notes:

lean

1 medium Onion
Notes:

chopped

2 cloves Garlic
Notes:

minced

1 can Tomato Sauce
Notes:

15 oz

1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
8 oz Cooked Pasta
Notes:

penne or rigatoni

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Notes:

shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Notes:

grated

Instructions

Step 1 : Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2 : Cooking Ground Beef

In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3 : Sauce Preparation

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.

Step 4 : Assembly

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5 : Baking

Spread half of the cooked pasta in a greased baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce mixture. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

Step 6 : Final Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.