AMISH COUNTRY CASSEROLE

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

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  ( 22.6 oz )
• 600 grams canned Mushroom Soup, condensed  (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

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