Italian Pasta Casserole

Name: Italian Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 794 grams diced tomatoes, drained; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium size green bell pepper, chopped; 454 grams lean ground beef; 227 grams package sliced mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 227 grams package shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 teaspoons sugar; 737 grams tomato sauce; 340 grams package WACKY MAC Veggie Spirals

Italian Pasta Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 212 calories, 19g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the sugar you could follow this main course with the Whole Wheat Refined Sugar Free Sugar Cookies as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Ingredients you will need

Pasta

Cook beef, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a Dutch-oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.

Ingredients you will need

Vegetable

Beef

Meat

Salt

Equipment you will use

Oven

Stir in tomatoes, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Tomato

Salt

Combine tomato mixture and pasta; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Ingredients you will need

Tomato

Pasta

Equipment you will use

Baking Pan

Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

Ingredients you will need

Cheese

Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 30 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.

Equipment you will use

Oven

Equipment

Oven

Baking Pan

Ingredients

Servings:

794grams

diced tomatoes, drained 2Tbsps

chopped fresh basil 2

garlic cloves, minced 1medium size

green bell pepper, chopped 454grams

lean ground beef 227grams

package sliced mushrooms 1medium

onion, chopped 1Tbsp

chopped fresh oregano 1teaspoons

pepper 2teaspoons

salt, divided 227grams

package shredded mozzarella cheese 2teaspoons

sugar 737grams

tomato sauce 340grams

package WACKY MAC Veggie Spirals

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are great choices for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 62 dollars per bottle.