Romano Casserole Recipe 🍲
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Romano Casserole, a mouthwatering dish that’s both easy to prepare and immensely satisfying. Originating from a humble label on a jar of pasta sauce, this recipe has been transformed into a family favorite. Utilizing a smooth pasta sauce infused with the richness of tomato and Romano cheese, every bite promises to tantalize your taste buds. While I recommend using this specific sauce, feel free to unleash your creativity by experimenting with various sauce varieties or even crafting your own from scratch.
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Romano Casserole
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Meat, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 534.7
- Fat Content: 19.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 90.3mg
- Sodium: 824.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.3g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.7g
- Sugar: 13.5g
- Protein: 38.6g
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup raw rice
- 1 green capsicum (bell pepper), diced
- 3/4 onion, chopped
- 1 can (about 1 cup) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 500g smooth pasta sauce with tomato and Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Layering: Spread the raw rice evenly along the bottom of the greased casserole dish, creating a solid base.
- Vegetable Medley: Sprinkle diced green capsicum and chopped onion over the layer of rice, ensuring even distribution.
- Sauce Application: Pour half of the smooth pasta sauce over the vegetable layer, covering it entirely with a generous coating of sauce.
- Protein Layer: Arrange the drained and rinsed red kidney beans on top of the sauce layer, followed by evenly spreading the lean ground beef over the beans.
- Sauce Encore: Drizzle the remaining half of the pasta sauce over the ground beef, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Topping: Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon over the sauce layer, adding a savory crunch to the dish. Follow by generously covering the entire casserole with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover the casserole dish and place it in the preheated oven. Allow it to bake for 1 hour, ensuring all ingredients meld together perfectly.
- Cheesy Finish: Uncover the casserole for the final 10 minutes of baking, allowing the cheese to melt and develop a golden brown crust.
- Serving: Once baked to perfection, remove the Romano Casserole from the oven. Serve hot and enjoy the savory goodness with your loved ones!
This Romano Casserole is a true crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or busy weeknights when you crave a comforting yet hassle-free meal. With its hearty combination of flavors and simple preparation, it’s destined to become a staple in your recipe collection. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor every delightful bite! 🍽️
