Hamburger Casserole ❤️

Have you ever just wanted something different? Like when you are craving something to eat but you can't figure out what you want?  Well I have the answer!  It's this Hamburger Casserole! Trust me.  When you see the ingredients, you'll question me.  But TRUST ME!  It reminds me of a "glorified" Hamburger Helper...but much more tasty!  It also has very few ingredients so it's cheap, and also very quick to make!  Ready for the recipe?

Hamburger Casserole

1 box of pasta, cooked as directed and drained.  

1.5 lbs ground beef (browned and flavored with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.)

2 cans Tomato soup

1/2 can water 

4 Tbsp tomato paste (I used the tube from Trader Joe's) 

2 cups shredded cheese (I used half mozzarella and half cheddar)

1. Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9 x 13 pan. 

2. Add tomato soup, tomato paste, and water to ground beef.  

3. Add the pasta to baking dish.  Pour meat sauce over pasta and stir around until covered with sauce. Top with cheeses. 

4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 mins.  Serve with garlic bread! 

*Variations* 

This recipe can be altered any way you want!  Instead of tomato soup, use cream of mushroom or even french onion soup. Add in some green beans and top with crispy fried onions for a beef-green bean casserole vibe.  

This casserole is so good and with every bite comes that feeling of comfort you've been searching for.  My kids enjoyed it and asked to have it more often which is a win in my book!  I hope you try it and as always, leave me a comment if you do!  

Hope you have an amazing Tuesday evening!