Double-Cheese Beef Pasta

Name: Double-Cheese Beef Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained and finely chopped; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups sour cream; 1 package (6 ounces) sliced provolone cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Provolone and mozzarella cheeses star in this comforting pasta dish. My mother shared the recipe with me when I was married more than 50 years ago.—Marilyn Pearson, Billings, Montana

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained and finely chopped
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sour cream
1 package (6 ounces) sliced provolone cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; place half in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture. Layer with sour cream and provolone cheese. Top with remaining pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 649 calories, 35g fat (18g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 1027mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 40g protein.

Originally published as Double-Cheese Beef Pasta in Casserole Cookbook

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mmohler

Nov 13, 2015

Big hit at our house! My only change was using fresh mushrooms, sauteed before adding.
Tmama71

Nov 6, 2011

I have made this recipe several times. It's one of my husband's favorites. Makes great leftovers too.
christa32

Sep 8, 2011

This recipe is awesome! I fixed it tonight for the first time and my husband and I thought it was excellent. I did use 3 cups of pasta instead and left out the mushrooms. I also used 2 8-oz cans of tomato sauce instead of the spaghetti sauce. And I put 2 cups of mozarella on top instead of 1. I will definitely make this again. Plus this makes a lot so we can get at least 2 more meals out of it- talk about a budget meal!
MBilllman

Apr 27, 2011

I've been looking for an easy ground beef and pasta recipe that my family likes. This is it!