David's Cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole

By JanetLynn198

use a 2qt temptations dish or double and use any 4qt dish.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.

2. Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green pepper, and green onion.

3. 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