Cheesy Beef and Pasta Casserole

Name: Cheesy Beef and Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, (chopped); 1 large zucchini, (chopped); 2 medium garlic cloves, (minced); ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; ¾ lb lean ground beef ((7% fat or less)); 4 cups cooked whole wheat penne ((about 2¼ cups dry)); 2 cups low fat marinara sauce ((2g fat or less)); 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, (divided); 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

This casserole is lightened up with a good bit of zucchini included.

⏱ 50 min 🔨 Prep 30min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 7

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, zucchini, garlic and red pepper flakes, cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
Add the beef to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any accumulated oil and discard.
Add the cooked vegetables, penne and sauce to the pan and mix to combine. Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve.

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Nutrition per serving

466kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1551.00

Per Serving
$259.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$3102.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (90% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
olive oil	1 tsp	$7.00
onion	1 medium	$50.00
zucchini	1 large	-
garlic cloves	2 medium	$395.00
red pepper flakes	0.25 tsp	$1.00
lean ground beef	0.75 lb	$149.00
cooked whole wheat penne	4 cups	$131.00
low fat marinara sauce	2 cups	$202.00
shredded part skim mozzarella cheese	1 cup	$260.00
chopped fresh basil	2 tbsp	$356.00