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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 t 5 min
- Porsjoner
- 5
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde melk. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
- 225 gspiral pasta
- 450 gground beef, 85% lean
- 0,5 stk.yellow onion, diced
- 700 mlmarinara sauce
- 225 gshredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tssalt
- 0,5 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
Utstyr
large skillet · large pot · colander · cutting board · knife · oven · baking dish
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Omtrent 5 min
- 2
Cook the spiral pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 10 min
- 5
Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Omtrent 5 min
- 8
Drain the cooked pasta well and add it to the skillet with the meat sauce, stirring to combine everything thoroughly.
Omtrent 2 min
- 9
Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 2-quart (approx. 20x20 cm or 8x8 inch) baking dish.
Omtrent 1 min
- 10
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta.
Omtrent 1 min
- 11
Top with the remaining pasta mixture and spread it into an even layer.
Omtrent 1 min
- 12
Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the top.
Omtrent 1 min
- 13
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Omtrent 20 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to serve clean portions.
Hold den god
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.