Cheesy Barbecue Casserole

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked ziti pasta (11 oz)
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • 3
    Stir pasta, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, the milk, barbecue sauce, mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese into beef in skillet. Spoon mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

  • You can substitute 3 cups of uncooked penne pasta for the ziti.
  • For a splash of added color, sprinkle chopped tomato over this cheesy dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
580
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
36%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
950mg
40%
Potassium
440mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
60g
20%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Sugars
15g
Protein
34g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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