Greek Pasta Casserole

Casserole season is here and I couldn’t be happier! I LOVE casseroles! They are simple, quick and packed with yummy ingredients. Whatever the reason for your busy schedule, casseroles have been there for me to save dinner on more than one occasion :)

Growing up, my mom would make this casserole for us all the time. It is packed with flavor and delicious ingredients. The ground beef adds some heartiness to the meal.

I am obsessed with feta and love how it compliments the Greek seasonings of the dish.

This Greek Pasta Casserole is filling and tasty. It will quickly become a family favorite just as it has for us.

Greek Pasta Casserole from chef-in-training.com ...This meal is easy, quick and delicious! It will quickly become a new family favorite!

5.0 from 2 reviews
Greek Pasta Casserole
 
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Recipe type: Dinner
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 lb. rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions and drain water
  • 1 cup feta cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, brown ground beef until cooked through and juiced run clear.
  2. Add onion, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and thyme. Cook over medium heat for two minutes.
  3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, lemon juice and sugar and stir in. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in pasta and ¾ cup feta cheese.
  5. Place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish and garnish with ¼ cup feta cheese.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Notes
adapted from Taste of Homes Casserole Cookbook

Enjoy!

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  1. Averie @ Averie Cooks

    I grew up eating casseroles like this. Totally family-friendly, makes a ton, planned leftovers, and hearty! Perfect fall and winter food to keep you all warm and cozy! Pinned!

  2. Rachel @ Bakerita

    I love easy casserole is to throw together, and I love all the Greek flavors in here! So yummy.

  3. Chels R.

    Looks incredibly hearty and filling-which is exactly what I want this time of year.

  4. Kathleen Siegle

    What a great idea! Goat and feta cheese are my favorites. Thanks for the recipe :)

  5. beverley

    5

    yummy, yummy and more yumminess...feta cheese looks a delicious ingredient to use! Love and thank you for another tasty recipe xoxo

  6. Kayla

    5

    I made this recipe last night and it was absolutely FABULOUS! So easy and delicious. My husband loved it too. I added extra feta because I just love Feta! But I really enjoyed cooking it and thank you so much for sharing this simply amazing recipe!