Fake Lasagna Casserole
This easy casserole delivers the satisfying flavors of lasagna without the fuss of layering noodles. Spiral pasta is tossed with a simple, savory meat sauce and then baked under a generous layer of melted mozzarella. It's a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together quickly.
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- Temps total
- 1 h 5 min
- Racions
- 5
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 225 gspiral pasta
- 450 gground beef, 85% lean
- 0,5 uyellow onion, diced
- 700 mlmarinara sauce
- 225 gshredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
Estris
large skillet · large pot · colander · cutting board · knife · oven · baking dish
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Uns 5 min
- 2
Cook the spiral pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking the pasta slightly less than the package directs will prevent it from getting mushy in the oven.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, add the ground beef and diced onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Uns 2 min
- 4
Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened.
Uns 10 min
- 5
Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Tilt the pan and use a spoon to hold back the meat while you pour the grease into a heatproof container.
- 6
Stir the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef. Season with salt and pepper.
Uns 1 min
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Uns 5 min
- 8
Drain the cooked pasta well and add it to the skillet with the meat sauce, stirring to combine everything thoroughly.
Uns 2 min
- 9
Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 2-quart (approx. 20x20 cm or 8x8 inch) baking dish.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta.
Uns 1 min
- 11
Top with the remaining pasta mixture and spread it into an even layer.
Uns 1 min
- 12
Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the top.
Uns 1 min
- 13
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: If you want more browning on the cheese, you can switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching it carefully.
- 14
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to serve clean portions.
Conservació
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven until heated through.