Description
This 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole is a quick and comforting dish made with pasta, ground beef, tomato soup, and cheese. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb pasta (elbow, rotini, or any short pasta)
1 lb ground beef
2 cans tomato soup
1½ cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese (1 cup inside, ½ cup on top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, browned beef, tomato soup, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Swap tomato soup with pasta sauce for a richer taste.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- Mix in vegetables like onions, bell peppers, spinach, or peas.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
