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    You are here: Home / Main Dish / Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole

    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole

    Published: July 30, 2016. Last Updated: May 9, 2020 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max. All gets tossed together and baked for a cozy meal the whole family will love.

    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max. All gets tossed together and baked for a cozy meal the whole family will love.

    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max. All gets tossed together and baked for a cozy meal the whole family will love.

    Italian style casseroles are welcome any season of the year. Just ask my husband. If I am not sure what to make for dinner he'll say pasta.

    When that pasta is all layered in a casserole then all the better. All that's left to place on the table is crusty bread and a salad.

    My preference is to pre-cook pasta before putting together the casserole.

    I know there are many recipes when you can throw in the uncooked pasta and bake it all at once but I really do taste all the extra starch.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 📋 Recipe

    Do you have boxes and bags of different kinds of pasta in your cupboards? Me too! Actually, I am a visual type of person so all my pasta, beans and rice are in large kitchen jars, right on my shelves.

    I had Ed build me two levels of shelves on the bottom end of each counter and it looks so pretty. Easy to see at a glance too.

    One problem that I think lots of people have is trying to find things in their cupboards. The glass jars solve a lot of my problems.

    Another helpful cabinet I have is a shallow one. It's only 8" deep on the side cabinets and 10" deep in the center. Ed built it for me to look like a built in cabinet.

    That took about 10 years to get but he is very happy with it too. Whew! Two can deep and two cans high and I can find things with a snap of the fingers.

    So I started pulling out the ingredients for Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole and I was ready to go in about 2 minutes.

    Did I mention everything is probably already in your cupboard? Go for it and get your ingredients lined up too so that you can have a delicious supper tonight.

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Rotelle pasta - circular paste that holds lots of sauce.
    • Meatless ground beef - adds more taste and texture to the casserole.
    • Coconut oil - a delicious oil that great for browning.
    • White onion - is more tender than yellow onion and stands out well in taste.
    • Tomatoes - for that true Italian sauce.
    • Tomato paste - concentrated rich tomatoes.
    • Water - for thinning out the sauce and then you cook it down again.
    • Dried oregano - is aromatic and has an earthy flavor.
    • Garlic powder - goes a long way in the flavor department by using just a little bit.
    • Dairy-free cheese - a white cheese such as mozarella would be perfect.
    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max. A cozy meal the whole family will love.

    🔪 Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to directions and then set aside. It is usually about 8 to 10 minutes.
    • In a large skillet add coconut oil and heat to medium-high heat.
    • Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
    • To the skillet add the plant-based ground beef. Separate with a wooden spoon and cook a minute or so until it resembles small crumbles.
    • Add the remaining ingredients.
    • Bring to a boil and then lower heat, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
    • Turn off the stovetop.
    • Add the pasta and incorporate it into the sauce.
    • Pour everything into a large 9" x 13" casserole and spread out evenly.
    • Sprinkle the grated dairy-free cheese over the top.
    • Bake in a 350°F degree oven for 20 minutes.
    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max.

    📋 Recipe

    📋 Recipe

    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max.

    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole

    Ginny McMeans
    Easy Rotelle Pasta Casserole is comfort food to the max.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Pasta
    Servings 6 Squares
    Calories 477 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box rotelle pasta 12 to 16 ounces
    • 1 package meatless ground beef 12 to 16 ounces, such as Gardein
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • ½ cup onion white, diced
    • 14 ounces tomatoes can diced, can be 15 ounces
    • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 10 ounces dairy-free cheese grated, such as mozarella

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to directions and then set aside. It is usually about 8 to 10 minutes.
    • In a large skillet add coconut oil and heat to medium high heat.
    • Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.
    • To the skillet add the plant based ground beef. Separate with a wooden spoon and cook a minute or so until it resembles small crumbles.
    • Add the remaining ingredients.
    • Bring to a boil and then lower heat, cover and cook 15 minutes.
    • Turn off the stove top.
    • Add the pasta and incorporate it into the sauce.
    • Pour everything into a large 9" x 13" casserole and spread out evenly.
    • Sprinkle the grated dairy free cheese over the top.
    • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    IF FREEZING:
    Freeze before baking only. Please follow any of the directions defined in my article How to Freeze Food
    TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:
    Take out of freezer and put in the refrigerator at least 6 to 8 hours before baking (or the day before). Bake, covered at 350° for 20 minutes and then uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SquareCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 566mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 12.4mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. DeAnne

      August 21, 2021 at 6:25 am

      Could I just use regular macaroni? Would I use the same amount?

    2. Ginny McMeans

      August 23, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      I've never tried it with Macaroni but it would probably turn out ok. Let us know how it turns out if you give it a try.

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