Millennium Italian Casserole

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5
Millennium Italian Casserole that’ll make you drool
in Italian

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package jumbo pasta shells
8 ounces ricotta cheese ( or cottage cheese )
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine , melted
2 cans tomato sauce
1 cup mushroom , sliced
1 green pepper , diced
1 cup pepperoni , thinly sliced
2 packages mozzarella cheese , presliced
1/2 lb ground beef ( or turkey )
dried oregano
black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
650
Sugar
12g
Fat
29g
Millennium Italian Casserole is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This dish is the perfect comfort food with its filling combination of tender pasta shells, savory ground meat, and flavorful tomato sauce. The casserole is baked to perfection, topped with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, making it both delicious and aesthetically pleasing. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight family dinner to a potluck party with friends. It is a dish that everyone will love and is sure to become a favorite comfort food.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta shells for about 6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold running water.
2.In a skillet, cook ground beef (or turkey), mushroom, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is browned.
3.Add in tomato sauce, oregano, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4.In a separate bowl, mix ricotta (or cottage) cheese and melted butter (or margarine) together.
5.Stuff each pasta shell with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture and a slice of pepperoni.
6.In a greased baking dish, pour a thin layer of tomato sauce, then arrange the stuffed pasta shells over the sauce. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top.
7.Arrange mozzarella cheese slices on top of the sauce and sprinkle with oregano.
8.Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This casserole is a family-friendly dish that is easy to make and is perfect for leftovers.

The combination of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce is always a crowd-pleaser.

It can be served as a main dish or as a side dish with salad.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the ground beef (or turkey), and calcium from the cheese.
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, and are known to have antioxidant properties that may help prevent certain diseases.
Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins and are known to have immune-boosting properties.

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