Onion Beef Pasta Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Beef, caramelized onions, gooey cheese, and pasta pile up and bake till everything’s hot and melty. This is the kind of cozy dinner people crave.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Components
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225 grams rotini or penne pasta
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480 millilitres beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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450 grams ground beef
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2 large onions, thin sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Finishing Touches
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15 grams fresh chopped parsley or crispy French onions
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50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
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100 grams Swiss cheese, shredded
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Toss some fresh parsley or crunchy fried onions over the top before you dig in.
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Pop the casserole in your hot oven. Let it cook for around 20 to 25 minutes. You want melty, bubbly cheese on top.
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Shake a nice layer of Parmesan cheese over everything in the dish.
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Pour the drained pasta right into the big casserole. Add in your beef and onion goodness. Mix in the Swiss cheese so it’s all through.
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Boil the pasta in salted water till just firm, following the package. Drain it well so it doesn't get soggy.
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Splash in Worcestershire and beef broth. Stir it up, turn down to a simmer, and let the flavors hang out for five minutes.
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Drop in the garlic, sprinkle in salt, pepper, and thyme. Give it a stir for about a minute—the kitchen will smell amazing.
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Dump the beef in with the sweet onions. Break it up as it cooks, and keep going until the meat's all brown.
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Add the onions to a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Stir them here and there, and let them get beautifully brown. Don’t rush—it can take about 20 minutes.
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Fire up the oven to 175°C. Let it get completely hot before baking.
# Helpful Hints:
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Swap Swiss cheese for Gruyère if you want it richer. Toss in some sliced mushrooms with your onions to kick up the flavor, or a few red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Whole wheat pasta or ground turkey works great for a lighter twist.