Amish Country Casserole

Delicious, creamy Amish Country Casserole is an economical recipe enough for 8 – 10 servings. Make-ahead and freezer friendly recipe !

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

500 g Pasta, your choice ( 16 oz )
1 TB Olive Oil extra-virgin
1 Onion, chopped
2 t Garlic, crushed
750 grams Lean Ground Beef, ( 1 1/2 pounds )
600 grams canned Tomato Soup, condensed **See note in post** ( 22.6 oz )
600 grams canned Mushroom Soup, condensed **See note in post** (22.6 oz )
1 cup Milk, ( 250 ml / 8.45 fl oz )
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1/2 t Paprika
1/2 t Dried Parsley

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – spray a large oven dish with cooking spray.
Cook the Pasta, in a large pot, as per the instructions on the packet.
Meanwhile, saute the Onion and Garlic in the Olive Oil until soft – add the Ground Beef and cook until done.
As soon as the Pasta is done – drain and return to the pot.
Add the cooked Meat, Tomato and Mushroom Soups and Milk to the Pasta – stir through – season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
Transfer to the prepared oven dish – sprinkle with Paprika and Parsley – bake 25 – 30 minutes.