Italian Ground Beef Casserole

"This easy Italian ground beef casserole with noodles, marinara sauce, cheese, and crispy, flavorful seasoned breadcrumbs is pure comfort food! Pair the hearty, satisfying pasta bake with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for the ultimate family meal. It's also a simple make-ahead dinner for busy days! Simple ground beef casseroles are always weeknight winners! This version gets an Italian spin, thanks to pasta, marinara, and plenty of Italian seasoning. It's one of those great meals that you can assemble in advance, if necessary, and that both kids and adults will enjoy. Make it your own, too -- try ground turkey instead of ground beef, or swap out the penne pasta and use other noodles that you have on hand. The ground beef casserole is hearty, wholesome, and always satisfying."

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time25 min

Cooking MethodOven, Skillet

Cooking Vessel Size2 quart baking dish