Everybody's Got Room for Seconds Casserole

Bursting with hearty flavors and ooey-gooey cheese, "Everybody’s Got Room for Seconds Casserole" is the ultimate family-friendly comfort food you’ll want to make again and again. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, and a medley of colorful frozen vegetables, all enveloped in a rich blend of tomato sauce and cream of mushroom soup. Layered with sharp cheddar and melty mozzarella, this baked casserole achieves a golden, bubbly perfection that will have everyone coming back for more. With a prep time of only 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for a filling meal that yields delightful leftovers, this casserole is as versatile as it is satisfying. Keywords: ground beef casserole, cheesy pasta bake, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 12 ounces Pasta shells
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) Cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (15 ounces) Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (for greasing the dish) Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter.

Step 2

Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Once it starts to cook, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Add the cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta shells, the beef mixture, and the frozen mixed vegetables. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the first layer. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese, followed by the mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 8

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2389.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4792.1

Total Fat 283.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 143.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 883.9mg	0%
Sodium 7177.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.2g
Protein 214.5g	0%

Vitamin D 119.5IU	0%
Calcium 2974.9mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 2476.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 29.7%