Looking for an easy, family-friendly recipe that will make everyone at the dinner table ask for seconds?
Search no further; our easy, cheesy zucchini casserole with ground beef is a hearty meal that everyone will love.
– Elbow macaroni – Lean ground beef – Zucchini – Onion – Garlic – Dried oregano – Dried basil – Red pepper flakes – Marinara sauce
Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook on medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the diced zucchinis and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Pour in the marinara sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and gently mix everything until the macaroni is evenly coated with the sauce and meat mixture.