This easy hamburger casserole recipe combines rotini pasta, lean ground beef, and veggies in a rich tomato sauce, all under a bubbly cheese layer. Perfect for a family dinner or when you’re craving some cozy homestyle cooking.
Weeknight Wonder: Easy Hamburger Casserole
It’s a crowd-pleaser – kids and adults both love it! Easy to prepare, with simple, common ingredients and perfect to sneak in some nutritious veggies. Totally budget friendly and versatile – feel free to mix and match proteins, pastas, and cheeses. This ground beef casserole recipe is pure comfort food when you need a hearty, delicious meal. Excellent for meal prep and for saving time on busy weekdays.
This recipe has been sponsored by McCormick
Ingredients and Variations
Pasta: We love rotini because the spirals are perfect for holding onto the savory sauce. If you can’t find rotini, replace it with another medium pasta like fusilli, penne, or egg noodles. Lean Ground Beef: Lean ground beef is often referred to hamburger, giving this meaty dish its name. Replace beef with ground turkey, Italian sausage, or ground chicken. Frozen Mixed Vegetables: Use any blend you like; I use a blend with carrots, peas, corn, and green beans. Adding them to the pasta water makes for a fast meal! Sauce: This sauce is simple but flavorful. Any brand of pasta sauce will work or even try homemade marinara as the base. Diced tomatoes add a tangy freshness, I prefer petite diced tomatoes if you can find them. I season the sauce with McCormick oregano, basil, and garlic powder. You can swap the spices for homemade Italian seasoning. Shredded Cheese: A pre-shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese blend is a great (and easy) option; choose any mixture you like.
How to Make Hamburger Casserole
Prep Ahead & Leftovers
Keep leftover hamburger casserole covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Freeze portions before or after baking, wrapped tightly in foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed in the recipe. Did you make this Hamburger Casserole? Leave us a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
