David's Cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole

By davidv

To be prepared in K19488 - Technique® Enamel Cast Iron Rectangular Roaster

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 16-oz. package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2 8-oz. cans tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 8-oz. package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Drain the excess fat. Add salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer slowly while preparing remaining ingredients. Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green pepper, and green onion. Place half of the cooked pasta in the roasting pan or casserole. Top with the cheese mixture, then the remaining pasta. Pour meat mixture over the top. Combine shredded cheddar and mozzarella and sprinkle cheeses on top. Garnish with chopped parsley. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.