Amish Country Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- One 22.6-ounce can condensed tomato soup
- One 22.6-ounce can condensed mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional for garnish)
- Your favorite shredded cheese (optional for topping)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta as per package directions, drain, and keep aside.
- In a skillet, warm the olive oil on medium heat.
- Introduce the onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions become transparent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain any surplus fat.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the condensed tomato soup, mushroom soup, and milk until smooth.
- Merge the soup blend with the beef and pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour this mix into a greased casserole dish.
- Optionally, adorn with shredded cheese.
- Dust with paprika and, if desired, parsley.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the casserole bubbles with warmth.
- Gather your family and dive into this time-honored Amish delicacy.
- This versatile casserole is perfect all year round and is sure to be a hit.
- Experience a dash of Amish tradition in every bite and revel in the comforting embrace of this dish.