• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Casserole

• 12 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
• 1 pound ground beef or shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins

• Cooked bacon
• Mushrooms
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Bell peppers
• Jalapeños
• Corn
• Green onions

Topping

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Kitchen Equipment Needed

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