CHEESY ITALIAN HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Cheesy Italian hamburger casserole is easy and delicious.

Cheesy Italian Hamburger Casserole

This cheesy Italian hamburger casserole makes a wonderful meal for family on a busy weeknight or make it anytime along with a salad for a dish you can throw together and put in the oven and forget it until done.  You could cut this recipe in half or double for a large group.  If you like Italian food, you will love this dish.  It keeps well refrigerated for several days and is good reheated in the oven or microwave.  You can change out the spices and cheese to make it your own if you like.  You might also like to check out our recipe for Italian sausage pepperoni skillet.

Cheesy Italian hamburger casserole does not last long at my house as my family loves anything with pasta.

1 pound ground beef or you could use Italian sausage

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta, cooked

1 cup chopped green onion or regular onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon dried basil or could use fresh

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.  Brown ground beef, onions and green pepper in skillet on top of the stove and drain if needed.  Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and basil to skillet and heat for about 10 minutes.  Spread pasta in the bottom of a large casserole dish.  Cover with hamburger mixture. Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream by mixing together with a spoon and then spread over top of hamburger in casserole.  Sprinkle on cheese.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.  Makes 6 to 8 servings.  Enjoy!

Cheesy Italian Hamburger Casserole

Cheesy Italian Hamburger Casserole

Cheesy Italian Hamburger Casserole

The Southern Lady Cooks
This easy casserole will quickly become a family favorite. The combination of spices and pasta makes this a great dish.
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, southern
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or you could use Italian sausage
  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta cooked
  • 1 cup chopped green onion or regular onion
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounccan diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (8 ounccan tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 ounccan sliced mushrooms drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or could use fresh
  • 1 (8 ouncpackage cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Brown ground beef, onions and green pepper in skillet on top of the stove and drain if needed. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and basil to skillet and heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Spread pasta in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Cover with hamburger mixture. Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream by mixing together with a spoon and then spread over top of hamburger in casserole. Sprinkle on cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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8 Comments

  1. Barbara McKee says:

    Love the recipe it is as delicious! I will continue to use it in my favorite recipe book. Thanks for all the great recipes!5 stars

  2. Angelique Lovell says:

    Everyone in my family loved this! Thank you for sharing!!5 stars

    1. The Southern Lady says:

      So glad it was a hit!

  3. Marilyn Hamill says:

    Tastes good and makes good leftovers.5 stars

  4. Could I do this in the Instant Pot? And how would I do it, if so??

    1. The Southern Lady says:

      I have not tried this in the instant pot. Maybe, someone else will see this and advise you, Natasha.

  5. Cynthia Vandaveer says:

    I love love LOVE your recipes!!! Thank you!!!5 stars

    1. The Southern Lady says:

      Thank you so much Cynthia! We are so glad you’re enjoying them. Have a wonderful week 🙂