Cheesy Barbecue Casserole

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: casseroles

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)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)

Directions

  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.

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