Argentinian Italian Casserole
A savory casserole dish with a blend of Italian and Argentinian flavors. Perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato PasteDried
- ●1 can (28 oz) Canned Crushed TomatoesSalt-free
- ●1/4 cup Argentinian Salsa CriollaHomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup Mozzarella CheeseShredded
- ●1/2 cup Parmesan CheeseShredded
- ●8 oz Pasta (Elbow Macaroni)Cooked al dente
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
- 4
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add canned crushed tomatoes and Argentinian salsa criolla to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Stir in cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 9
Top the pasta mixture with additional mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- 10
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.