Samantha Nicole After a long, hard day of work, there’s nothing better than kicking off your shoes, spending time with the ones you love, and digging into a hearty, satisfying dinner. Amish Country Casserole is the bubbly illustration of what a cozy, relaxing, and delicious weeknight should taste like. Your favorite fluffy pasta rests in a creamy tomato sauce. To ensure you’re filled to the brim and ready for a good night’s sleep, crumbled seasoned ground beef gets tucked in throughout the sauce. Baked and ready to ease and eat your worries away in less than 45 minutes, Amish Country Casserole is the suppertime solution for a peaceful evening!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box pasta, such as elbows or cavatappi
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 -Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 4 -While the pasta cooks, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil.
Step 5 -Add the onions and the garlic to the oil and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6 -Add the ground beef to the onion-garlic mixture and cook, while crumbling the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Step 7 -Drain the water from the pasta and return the pasta to the pot.
Step 8 -Add the beef mixture, the tomato soup, the mushroom soup, and the milk to the pasta, stirring thoroughly.
Step 9 -Season the pasta mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 10 -Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 11 -Sprinkle the pasta mixture with the paprika and the parsley.
Step 12 -Bake the casserole until heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 13 -Serve.
