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Amish Country Casserole delivers a classic comfort food experience with simple ingredients—perfect for any family gathering.
Amish Country Casserole brings a sense of heartwarming home-cooked comfort. The aroma wafting from an oven-baked dish of pasta and juicy ground beef with sweet sautéed onions is intoxicating. Each bite wraps rich tomato undertones around earthy mushrooms, all blurred together into a creamy feast, thanks to a splash of milk. The paprika and parsley dusting on top not only adds warmth and color but evokes a sense of cozy tranquility, reminding you of simpler days spent around a family table.
Preparing this casserole feels refreshingly straightforward and unfussy, perfect for those moments when you crave something incredibly delicious without all the fuss. With a handful of everyday ingredients—pasta, onion, garlic, and a couple of cans of soup—you're well on your way to crafting something that tastes far more elaborate than you might expect. A gentle stir here, a slight sizzle there, and before you know it, a delightful harmony of flavors unfolds, one spoonful at a time.
The best part? It's forgiving. Go bold or subtle with spices, or add a little extra garlic if you dare. With just a touch of pepper tickling at the edges, it welcomes personalization. When shared, it ensures wide-eyed appreciation and second helpings. Indeed, this dish is less about perfect execution and more about the joy of a dish that connects people.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box pasta such as elbows or cavatappi
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic crushed
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
- 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil.
- Add the onions and the garlic to the oil and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the onion-garlic mixture and cook, while crumbling the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain the water from the pasta and return the pasta to the pot.
- Add the beef mixture, the tomato soup, the mushroom soup, and the milk to the pasta, stirring thoroughly.
- Season the pasta mixture with the salt and the pepper.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the pasta mixture with the paprika and the parsley.
- Bake the casserole until heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve.
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