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Poor Man Husband Casserole<\/strong> is a comforting, budget-friendly classic that\u2019s been a staple for families for generations. It combines savory ground beef, tender pasta, and a creamy tomato-based sauce for a satisfying, flavorful meal everyone will love. Below, you\u2019ll find the full recipe and an easy ingredient table to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddfe Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredient<\/th>Quantity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Elbow macaroni pasta<\/td>2 cups<\/td><\/tr>
Ground beef<\/td>1 lb<\/td><\/tr>
Onion (chopped)<\/td>1 medium<\/td><\/tr>
Garlic (minced)<\/td>3 cloves<\/td><\/tr>
Tomato sauce<\/td>1 can (15 oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Diced tomatoes (canned)<\/td>1 can (15 oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Worcestershire sauce<\/td>1 tbsp<\/td><\/tr>
Dried oregano<\/td>1 tsp<\/td><\/tr>
Dried basil<\/td>1 tsp<\/td><\/tr>
Salt and pepper<\/td>To taste<\/td><\/tr>
Shredded cheddar cheese<\/td>1 cup<\/td><\/tr>
Fresh parsley (chopped)<\/td>For garnish<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cook the Pasta<\/strong>
Boil the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Brown the Beef<\/strong>
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain off any excess fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Saut\u00e9 the Aromatics<\/strong>
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until fragrant and translucent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Make the Tomato Sauce<\/strong>
Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the skillet. Stir until well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Season the Sauce<\/strong>
Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and let the flavors blend together for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Assemble the Casserole<\/strong>
Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Lightly grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish. Spread half of the cooked pasta evenly in the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Add the Beef and Sauce<\/strong>
Layer half of the cooked beef mixture over the pasta. Pour half of the sauce evenly over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Repeat the Layers<\/strong>
Add the remaining pasta, followed by the rest of the beef and sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Top with Cheese<\/strong>
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Bake the Casserole<\/strong>
Bake for 20\u201325 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Garnish and Serve<\/strong>
Remove from the oven and top with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a touch of color and freshness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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