Shells and Cheese Stove-Top Casserole π§π
Description: This delightful stove-top casserole is crafted with love, perfect for those cozy family dinners or quick weekday meals. Inspired by Jen’s favorite flavors, it combines the creaminess of Velveeta Shells & Cheese with the savory goodness of ground chuck and tangy crushed tomatoes, all tossed with rotini pasta to create a dish that’s both comforting and satisfying.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 package Velveeta Shells & Cheese
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown ground chuck in a large dutch oven over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. | 5 mins |
| 2 | Drain any grease from the ground chuck and add the crushed tomatoes to the pot. | 2 mins |
| 3 | Stir in the onion soup mix and water, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes. | 5 mins |
| 4 | Meanwhile, prepare the Velveeta Shells & Cheese according to package instructions. | 8 mins |
| 5 | Add the cooked pasta to the ground chuck and tomato mixture, stirring until well combined. | 2 mins |
| 6 | Finally, fold in the prepared Velveeta Shells & Cheese, ensuring everything is evenly coated in creamy goodness. | 2 mins |
| 7 | Serve your Shells and Cheese Stove-Top Casserole hot, ideally with some freshly baked hot rolls on the side. Enjoy! | – |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 334.3
- Fat: 19.7g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 78.2mg
- Sodium: 1376.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 0.7g
- Protein: 22.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking by adding your favorite seasonings or vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it even heartier, consider adding a layer of shredded cheese on top before serving.
