Description
Looking for an easy dinner idea the whole family will devour? This Beef and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with layers of tender rigatoni, seasoned beef, soft potatoes, and melty cheese baked to golden perfection. It’s the perfect quick dinner recipe that doubles as a make-ahead meal or hearty leftover lunch. Whether you need weeknight dinner ideas, simple food inspiration, or something to feed a crowd, this easy casserole checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium potatoes, boiled and sliced
Instructions
1. Cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then slice into thin rounds.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. In a greased baking dish, layer sliced potatoes, then pasta, followed by the beef mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering if needed.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
9. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, make sure your pasta is cooked just to al dente before baking.
Let the casserole rest before slicing to allow the layers to set.
Want extra flavor? Add a sprinkle of Parmesan on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, casserole recipe, beef and potato, baked pasta, quick meals