Lasagna Casserole
- SERVES
- 6
- PREP
- 15 Min
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
Lasagna and casseroles: two classic dishes that never go out of style. You're sure to please the entire family when you whip up this meat lasagna dish.
What You'll Need
- 8 ounce uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies with garlic, oregano, and basil
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 cup (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Cover and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, cook beef and salt in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, stir together tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and chilies.
- Stir together cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and parsley; spoon beef mixture and cheese mixture over pasta, spreading to reach edges of dish. Pour tomato mixture over cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- One pound of Italian pork sausage makes a fine substitute for ground chuck when you're ready for a change of taste.
- Freezer instructions: You can freeze this recipe before or after baking. If before, let thaw 24 hours in advance and bake at regular temperature and time. If after, let thaw and reheat. Click here for more tips on freezing this recipe.
- If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out our collection of 19 Easy Lasagna Recipes.
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