Kittencals Layered Ground Beef Penne Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, bell pepper and chili flakes (if using) until no longer pink; drain fat over a colander.
• Return to pan and add in garlic, season salt and black pepper; cook stirring with a wooden spoon until the meat is lightly browned (I usually add in about 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat that I keep frozen in my freezer to the meat while browning for added flavor and it also helps to brown the meat) set aside.
• For the sauce; in a medium bowl mix together the undiluted soup with onion, milk, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; mix well to combine.
• In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a large oval casserole dish, alternately layer the sliced potatoes on bottom of the baking dish, then soup mixture (I like to sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top of the soup mixture) then the ground beef mixture on top.
• Since this is a large casserole I strongly suggest to place the baking dish on a jelly-roll sheet in case of any spills.
• Bake covered with foil for about 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
• Uncover and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender (baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your sliced potatoes).
• Remove from oven then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese; return to oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Steps:

• In a medium pot cook the ground beef with onion until no longer pink; drain all fat.
• Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in 4-1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes stirring occasionally (if you find that the sauce is too thick add in water and continue cooking for another 20 minutes).
• Season with more salt if desired and black pepper about halfway through cooking.
• Meanwhile in a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water until about halfway cooked, leave fairly firm do not cook until soft as the pasta will cook more in the oven) drain and place into a large bowl.
• Add in the meat sauce, two cans drained mushrooms and 2 cups mozzarella cheese; mix until well combined.
• Spread into prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.
• Cover with foil and bake for about 35-40 minutes.
• Sprinkle with 1 cup (or more) mozzarella cheese and return to oven uncovered for another 3-4 minutes.

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Cook the penne pasta in boiling water until just bendable (do not overcook the pasta until soft as it will cook more in the oven) drain well, then place the hot pasta into a large bowl.
• Mix in butter until melted, then mix in the softened cream cheese; set aside.
• In a skillet cook the ground beef with garlic and chili flakes until no longer pink; drain fat then continue to cook until browned.
• Add in pasta sauce and mushrooms; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally, and season with salt and pepper to taste (if you find that the mixture is too thick add in 1/4 cup water and continue simmering for another 10 minutes).
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread HALF the meat sauce into baking dish, then top with all the penne pasta mixture, sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the pasta, then 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
• Dollup remaining meat sauce on top then spread out using a spoon.
• Sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the meat sauce, then 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes or until completely heated through and bubbly.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or use a medium casserole dish.
• In a small saucepan cook the cubed potatoes and diced carrots together in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt until the potatoes are JUST until fork-tender (about 6-8 minutes) they should cook at the same time, don't worry if the carrots are a bit more firmer (do not overcook the potatoes) drain and set a side.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onion, celery, dried chili flakes (if using) saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
• Stir in flour, then whisk for 1 minute.
• Add in the gravy (or consomme or broth) whisk until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add in the Worcestershire sauce (ONLY if you are using just the beef broth, if you are using leftover beef gravy then omit).
• Add in the cooked beef and mushrooms; simmer for about 15-20 minutes on top of stove.
• Add in the cooked potatoes and carrots; mix to combine.
• Season with salt if needed.
• Pour the mixture into deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish.
• Top with pie pastry, leaving about 1-1/2 inches all around the dish.
• Flute the ends of the pastry all around the dish, then cut a couple of slits on top to let steam escape.
• Place on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the pastry is browned.
• Delicious!

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in onions, celery and green pepper and jalapeno peppers (if using) cook stirring for about 5-6 minutes or until softened.
• Add in the garlic and ground beef; cook breaking up the beef with a fork or wooden spoon, cook for about 6 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink; drain off fat from the skillet.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using) cooked diced bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, barbecue sauce, molasses, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; mix well to combine.
• At this point you can adjust ingredients to taste, then season with salt and black pepper (you can add in a little water if the mixture is too thick).
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or an oval baking dish.
• Transfer the mixture into dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese (if using).
• Return to oven to bake another 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.