Last Minute Casserole

Last Minute Casserole


Servings: 4


1 [4 1/2-ounce / 125-g] pack creamy Parmesan pasta noodles
1 pound [454 g] lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups [375 mL] pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] basil
1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] oregano
1 cup [225 g] grated Mozzarella cheese



Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
Prepare noodles according to packaging instructions but using only 3/4 cup [190 mL] water.
Brown ground beef stirring until no longer pink.
Drain to remove melted fat before mixing in pasta sauce, basil and oregano.
Bring to a boil.
Pour half of ground beef mixture into a square 8 x 8-inch [2-L] oven-safe dish.
Sprinkle all over with half of grated Mozzarella cheese.
Top with pasta mixture, then with remaining ground beef mixture.
Sprinkle all over with remaining grated Mozzarella cheese.
Bake into preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.