Tomato Soup Hamburger Casserole
Tomato Soup Hamburger Casserole takes regular hamburger casserole and creates a delicious twist with the addition of rich tomato soup!
This comforting hamburger casserole is loaded with al dente pasta, browned ground beef, canned tomato soup, and topped with cheese. Once assembled, this casserole is topped with extra cheese and baked until bubbling!
- Only cook the pasta until al dente. The pasta will continue to cook while baking in the oven.
- Browning the ground chuck before adding to the casserole helps to render any excess fat in the meat and also helps to cook the meat evenly. It’s great for adding overall flavor to the casserole as well.
- Once you’ve browned the ground beef, drain any excess fat. This will prevent the assembled hamburger casserole from being too greasy.
Recipe Variations
- Add vegetables, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion.
- Instead of tomato soup as the base, consider using cream of mushroom, or even a tomato-based pasta sauce.
- Sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs on the top of the casserole with the grated cheese for a little crunch.
- Add some fresh herbs and spices to this casserole, such as oregano, basil, thyme, paprika, or cumin. You could also add cayenne pepper and red chili flakes for a kick of heat.
Tomato Soup Hamburger Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta. Set the reserved pasta water aside. Place the pasta into a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, crumbling as it cooks. Once the beef is browned, stir in the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Drain the meat well and return it to the skillet.
- To the meat in the skillet, add the soup and reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the beef mixture to the bowl with the noodles. Also add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1⁄2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Stir together until the pasta is coated. Transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish.
- Cover the casserole with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the casserole for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Tomato Soup Hamburger Casserole
Tomato Soup Hamburger Casserole takes regular hamburger casserole and creates a delicious twist with the addition of rich tomato soup!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta or pasta shells
- 1.5 pounds ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 20 ounce condensed tomato soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta. Set the reserved pasta water aside. Place the pasta into a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, crumbling as it cooks. Once the beef is browned, stir in the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Drain the meat well and return it to the skillet.
- To the meat in the skillet, add the soup and reserved pasta water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the beef mixture to the bowl with the noodles. Also add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1⁄2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir together until the pasta is coated. Transfer the pasta to the prepared casserole dish.
- Cover the casserole with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the casserole for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 2mg
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