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Husband Delight Casserole in a baking dish with a serving spoon.
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Husbands Delight Casserole

A comforting, easy to make casserole the whole family will love!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 526kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 32 ounces store-bought pasta sauce about a jar and a half.
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 pound pasta penne, rigatoni, or your choice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Season the beef mixture with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour the entire jar of pasta sauce into the skillet with the beef mixture. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the beef and sauce mixture in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated. It should be good and saucy! If needed add the pasta water a ¼ cup at a time. Again, you want it to be saucy, not dry.
  • In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the pasta.
  • Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and finish with the rest of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy the cheesy deliciousness!

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 3mg